Creamery Assistant Opening

Vtcheesefest; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Opportunity for growth in food safety

Job summary

A dairy farm and creamery in South Woodstock is seeking a full-time Creamery Assistant to aid in cheese production. The role involves assisting in the cheese-making process and maintaining cleanliness, requiring physical stamina and teamwork. Strong communication and a willingness to learn about food safety are vital. Compensation ranges from $16-20/hr, with potential for part-time opportunities and company assistance with housing.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and cleaning protocols.
• Must be able to hustle at times and work on your feet for the majority of the work day.
• Excited to understand the scope of the business from fields to cheese to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making cheese along with all aspects of the cheese-making process.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.

Skills

Experience working in a clean environment

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety

Ability to lift 60+ pounds

Good written and verbal communication

Team player

Job description

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company (VFCC) nurtures its land and animals and embraces a spirit of community in order to produce fresh, quality, award-winning, artisan cheeses.

We are seeking a full-time Creamery Assistant to work in our cheese making facility on our farm in South Woodstock. This position will be 40 hours a week and will report to the Head Cheesemaker. Part time opportunities may be available as well.

Schedule: Four 10 hour shifts. Mon-Thur or Tue-Fri.

Compensation: $16-20/hr based on experience, paid time off, medical insurance.

Location: On-site at our dairy farm and creamery in South Woodstock, VT

More about the position:

The art of cheesemaking involves a considerable amount of cleaning, sanitation, and attention to detail. We are looking for the right candidate to assist in making cheese along with all aspects of the process. The position is extremely physically demanding and requires physical stamina.

Required Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Experience working in a clean environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety or willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift 60+ pounds and bend.
• Must be able to follow directions and cleaning protocols.
• Must be able to hustle at times and work on your feet for the majority of the work day.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Team player who is also motivated to work independently.
• Excited to jump in to understand the scope of our business from our fields, to our cows, to our cheese, to our customers.
• Love of cheese is a plus!

Opportunity for growth in the area of food safety for the right candidate. We may be able to assist in locating housing in the area.

VFCC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VFCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.