Company description
We are a farmstead sheep dairy producing award-winning cheeses and yogurt, as well as whey-fed pork, lamb, and eggs. We primarily market our products through local farmers markets and to a number of gourmet and specialty shops and restaurants. We milk 80 ewes on our 40 acre farm in Northern Monterey county.
Job description
We are looking for a part-time employee to sell our products at 1 to 2 farmers markets per week as well as to assist with producing aged and fresh sheep cheeses, sheep yogurt and yogurt popsicles. Responsibilities in the creamery to include making yogurt and cheese, cutting and wrapping cheese for farmers markets, and packaging yogurt and milk. Previous culinary experience a plus but not required. Dairy work includes a lot of washing and cleaning, as well as physical work. Should be able to lift 50 lbs, and have a strong attention to detail. Must be able to work weekends. Possible on-farm housing.
Clean driving record required to fulfill job duties for insurance purposes (driving company cars is a requirement of the position).
We maintain a strict non-smoking environment (including pot), and cannot accommodate smoking in any form.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $16.50 - 20/hr
Application instructions
this position has been filled
Deadline
no deadline