Affineur
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteFelchville, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Maintain cheeses within caves by performing daily tasks including washing, flipping, and making washes and affinage ingredients. Ensure proper GMPs are followed during cheese handling, conduct routine swabbing and sample collection for pathogen testing, and assist with quality assessments and tastings. Manage cheese rotation through caves and cold storage, wrap and label products according to specifications, and assist in weekly inventory counts. Train new Cave Assistants and Interns on essential duties while enforcing safety standards and coordinating security patrols. Identify product quality issues in advance of spoilage and inform leadership of any concerns.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years working in a food production/restaurant environment
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and communications skills
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Cheesemaking or Affinage experience is highly desirable
- A sincere passion for our core products of Cheese & Charcuterie
- A sense of humor
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