Cheese Maker Position Available In Centre, Pennsylvania

Cheese Maker Goot Essa 351 Wise Road, Howard, PA 16841

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Cheese Maker to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a background in the food industry. We are seeking a canidate to work and report to the Lead Cheese Maker. As a Cheese Maker, you will play a crucial role in the production of high-quality cheeses while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Some seasonal overtime will be required (Nov/Dec Saturdays).

Objectives:

Produce exceptional high-quality cheese. Limit discarded cheese for quality issues to less than 5%. Follow all sanitation protocols.

Duties:

Learn and perform cheese processing: pasteurizing, culturing, stirring, filling molds, pressing molds, whey disposal & internal cheese transport.

Learn and perform cheese brining:

moving cheese in and out, monitor salt and pH. learn and perform soft cheese wrapping.

Learn and perform sanitation:

floor, vats, tanks, brine tanks and covers, drains, whey pipes and cans Learn and perform all activities in compliance with Goot Essa Food Safety Plan, outside regulations and third-party codes. Monitor inventory of supplies and report as needed to Lead Cheese Maker. Report to Lead Cheese Maker each day to receive work assignment. Participate in all team meetings Assist with other tasks as needed.

Desired Skills:

Proficiency in food production techniques specific to cheese making Acquaintance with food safety regulations and practices Ability to collaborate well with team members Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues related to production equipment Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Effective communication skills for team coordination

Requirements:

Report-on-site as scheduled and see task through to completion. Work cooperatively with all other team members. If you are passionate about cheese making and are looking for an opportunity in a dynamic food production environment, we encourage you to apply for the Cheese Maker position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Overtime Experience:

Food Preparation:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Howard, PA 16841 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Howard, PA 16841: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person