Posted: Jun 23, 2026

Apprentice Cheese Maker

Full-time
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: Dec 30, 2022
Cheese Producer

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

Salary: From $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday
  • One Saturday per Mo. 
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

 

COVID-19 considerations:

You will be working in a small team of 3 people. 

Education:

 

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

 

Experience:

 

  • Food Handling: 2 years (Required)

 

License/Certification:

 

  • Driver's License (Required)