Assistant Cheesemaker

2 days ago

Wilderness, South Africa Insight Recruitment Full-time €15,000 Contract
Depending on your level of expertise you will:
- Assist in cheese-making from milk to maturation
- Or learn the art and science of cheese-making from milk to maturation
- Assist in daily production and maintenance of cheese-making equipment
- Support in hygiene, record-keeping, and quality assurance tasks
- Participate in occasional weekend work during busy periods

Requirements:
- Some experience with cheese-making is first prize
- A young person, with a keen interest in food, a basic understanding of food science and microbiology.
- Willingness to learn and get stuck in
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well independently and as part of a small team
- Comfortable working in a farm-based environment Depending on your level of experience, our client can offer:
- Full training provided with potential to gain a formal qualification
- Long-term career growth in a growing artisan cheese operation
- If needed shared on-farm accommodation available (ideal for a single person)
- Be part of something special from pasture to plate