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cheesemaker Needed!
The Sequatchie Cove Creamery (SCC) Cheesemaking Assistant aids in the process of cheesemaking, affinage (cheese aging), cleaning, and record keeping under the direction of the Cheesemaking Lead.
Position Summary
Full-time, hourly position (35-50 hours per week)
The work schedule is irregular with some variation. Shifts that begin at 5am and shifts that end at 6pm should be expected (although not on the same day)
No experience necessary
$16-$18 per hour starting
Reports to the Cheesemaking Lead
Performance Expectations
*Essential Functions
Assists in the production of all SCC cheeses.
Assists in the affinage (aging) process.
Keeps accurate and updated records.
Follows GMP and SSOP guidelines set by SCC.
Participates in multidisciplinary HAACP/food safety team.
Receives a 3rd party food safety training certificate at the direction of SCC within 6 months of start date.
*Non-Essential Functions
Participates in gainshare initiatives, works to help the team achieve goals.
Physical Demands
Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to work in cold/damp as well as hot/humid conditions.
Bending, stooping, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
Repetitive lifting and general handling of cheese.
Must be able to work with/around common allergens such as dairy products, fig leaves, and whiskey.
Personal Characteristics
Committed to organization-wide success.
Maintains good personal hygiene.
Self-organized and pays particular attention to detail.
Stays on task without supervision for extended periods.
Finds ways to stay productive and proactive.
Enthusiastic and engaging.
Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
Communicates and works well as part of a team.
Recognizes when help is needed and asks for it.
Enjoys working in a rural environment.
Sequatchie Cove Creamery is an artisan cheese company located in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley near Jasper, Tennessee. SCC operates with the belief that the world can be made a better place through the work of cheese. Our hard-working staff go to work each day with the mission to create the highest quality cheese possible while providing an environment that is conducive to growth – for the company, the individual and the community.
