Processed Cheese Cook

Bothwell Cheese Inc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned food production company as a Processed Cheese Cook, where your expertise in cheesemaking will shine. This role offers you the chance to work with a variety of cheese products, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a team that values communication and attention to detail, contributing to the production of all-natural and organic cheese varieties. With competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the food industry. If you have a passion for quality cheese and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer-provided Pension

Extended Medical Insurance

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a processed cheese cook or similar role preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of processed cheese products according to cooking plans.
• Ensure all equipment is sanitized and cooking procedures are followed.

Skills

Good physical stamina

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

Production line equipment

Cooking utensils

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

• NOC Job Code/Title: 94140 - Processed Cheese Cook

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Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (30-40 h/w)

Wage: $22.68 per hour plus $1,000 annual bonus

Benefits: Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance, Employer-provided Pension, Extended Medical Insurance

Language of Work: English

Company Profile:

Paradise Island Foods Inc is a family-owned food production company based out of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Since 1978, Paradise Island Cheese has prided itself on providing all-natural and organic cheese varieties, as well as an extensive line of bakery, foodservice, and industrial cheese varieties. In our facility, we now run 3 production lines that cut, slice, shred, and package natural cheeses and manufacture cheese alternatives/processed cheese.

We are now in search of competent individuals experienced in working on a cheese production line at rotating stations. As a Processed Cheese Cook, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of processed cheese products. This role involves a deep understanding of cheesemaking processes, aging techniques, and sensory analysis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Select ingredients needed according to the cooking plan given.
• Bring/assemble ingredients needed according to the plan given.
• Sanitize all equipment, ensuring all food contact equipment is completely sanitized.
• Test and verify that scales are working correctly.
• Set up the cooker, tables, grinder, and other related utensils.
• Preparation of ingredients needed for the cheese recipe scheduled for the day.
• Ensure that proper cooking procedures are followed and GMP are strictly observed before, during, and after cooking.
• Ensure all forms are filled out accordingly during the day and report results to the supervisor.
• Maintain good communication with the supervisor at the beginning, during, and at the end of the shift.

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Proven experience as a processed cheese cook or in a similar role preferred.
• Familiarity with production line equipment and utensils.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Your Skills:

• Good physical stamina.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Contact Information/How to Apply:
Email resume to: [e-mail]

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups – including Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our organization.