09th January, 2023
Job Description for Cheesemaker for Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers
Position: Cheesemaker
Location of work: Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, Beechmount, Fethard, Co. Tipperary
Note this is a rare opportunity which has become available due to the retirement of a cheesemaker following over 30 years working with our family cheesemaking business, with an internationally recognised brand.
Hours of work: Variable start times from 5.30am to 7am finishing by 3pm daily, finish time weekends 11.30am
Full time position: Up to 39 hours per week
Number of people within team: 5 full time staff
Job responsibilities and requirements:
To work hands on with the milk, from milk intake until cheese is made and has completed initial stages of maturation, this includes the hand cutting and stirring of curds and whey, salting of cheese and many other stages of cheesemaking, in a high care environment.
To have a genuine interest in speciality food production and cheesemaking
To assist in maintaining a clean and safe cheesemaking environment
As craft producers we physically cut and stir our curds by hand , this requires the ability to consistently handle weights of up to 20kg
Attention to detail including recording of quality assurance checks according to schedules, we are a BRC Grade A listed site.
To assist in day to day routine maintenance if required
Minimum commitment of 2 years required – in addition to a 3 month trial
Qualifications and Experience:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
A minimum of 1 years work experience in the food industry
Previous cheesemaking experience desirable
Pay: Subject to experience – minimum of €30,000.
Benefits: Accomodation available with position subject to benefit in kind
Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers is an Equal Opportunities Employer