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Cheesemaking & Aging Apprentice

Jasper Hill

Date Posted January 03, 2019
Location Greensboro, VT
Category Agriculture / Production
Job type Internship/Apprentice

Company description

Jasper Hill is a leader in the artisan cheese industry. We are a mission based company working to preserve Vermont’s agricultural soils and working landscape through farmstead cheese production. The Jasper Hill Family of Businesses includes two farms, two creameries, a cheese aging facility, as well as the sales and administrative team.

Internship description

Jasper Hill Apprentices are driven to do their best. The work is physical, fast-paced and mentally stimulating. An Apprentice splits their time between cheese making at one of our two creameries and caring for cheese at the Cellars. This role starts early, most of the time is spent cleaning, and it requires working at least one weekend day. Someone who enjoys fast paced production work can find deep satisfaction in creating a delicious product with a team that works well together. Be a part of a team that has a sense of purpose and pride in the work they do, while learning a skill.

Essential Responsibilities

Cleaning and sanitizing all cheese making and cheese care equipment
Following established protocols for cheese quality and food safety
Use of pH meter, moisture analyzer, and other technical equipment
Safely operate and clean all cheese care equipment
Record keeping to maintain cheese inventory database
General cheese care: receiving, turning, and wrapping
Maintain a clean working environment

Requirements

Ability to think ahead to plan workflow
Ability to work on your feet for long stretches, and lift 60+ pounds
Stamina to keep moving
Ability to continually improve the process
Able to learn quickly, ask questions, seek answers, and problem solve
Detail- and process-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Two years of production work or physical labor preferred
Chemistry, Microbiology or culinary studies preferred
Love of cheese is a plus!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position is 40-45 hours a week and lasts 6-9 months
Opportunity to participate in events to network with the larger cheese community
Ability to participate in all aspects of the Jasper Hill Family of Businesses
Additional educational opportunities when available
Housing provided as a non-monetary employment benefit

Compensation

this position is: hourly, under $15/hr

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