What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Cheese Maker position at The Mystic Cheese Company?
The Mystic Cheese Company is a cheese producer based out of Groton, CT. In our new factory we will be producing a wide variety of cheeses. Our goal is to make the best cheese we can everyday!
Mystic Cheese is hiring a full time employee to learn the Science and Art of Cheese Making.
About You:
- Cheese, Brewing or Culinary experience is a plus. If you do not have experience having a passion for food, especially cheese, is necessary!
- Friendly, courteous, respectful, hardworking and self motivated
- Responsible, reliable, and a great communicator
- Enjoys working with others and knows the importance of fostering an excellent working environment through teamwork.
- Clean and efficient work habits
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to be on your feet for up to 9 hours
- Machine Operation skills are a huge plus
- Lifting 50 lbs. repeatably on a daily basis
- Ok working in cool damp and hot humid conditions for extended periods of time
Responsibilities:
- Learning the ancient craft of cheesemaking
- Operating small machinery
- Following documented procedures and documenting your work
- Cleaning and scrubbing, our days are 75% cleaning and 25% cheese making
- Keeping the production areas looking clean, beautiful, and tidy at all times
- Packing cheese orders for our restaurant, catering, and wholesale accounts
- Working in our state of art cheese cave
- Occasionally driving our delivery van in state
Perks
- Food and Cheese Discounts
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food Handling: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20