Affinage & Production Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
Tucked away in a series of underground vaults beneath a grassy pasture, the Jasper Hill cheese care team turns and brushes cheeses, salting them, spiking them, washing them in brine, all to transform them from young, bland wheels into some of the country’s most celebrated artisan cheese. We blend centuries-old cheese ripening techniques with the latest scientific understanding in order to coax the highest possible expression from our cheeses. The work is fast-paced and often physical, but allows the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team that’s committed to the highest standards of quality.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Caring for cheese: receiving, turning, packaging, and everything in between
- Maintain a clean working environment; contribute to ongoing cleaning and maintenance schedules
- Follow all food safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices

If this sounds like something you're interested in, we'd like to hear from you. We are a stable but growing company looking for driven professionals to help us make progress on our goals. Our mission is to make the highest possible quality agricultural products, in a way that sustains Vermont's working landscape.

In addition to Health Insurance and 401K, the work at Jasper Hill offers a strong sense of teamwork and immersion in great food. The passion for what we do, and the desire to do our best, radiates throughout our entire team.

We encourage our employees to enjoy good food in a variety of ways. All are provided free fresh veggies during the growing season, as well as ample opportunity to enjoy cheeses of all kinds year-round, and access to sustainably-raised meat at a reduced price. We also celebrate food together by cooking for each other at regular family meals in our staff kitchen. To celebrate our team and our accomplishments, we also host pizza parties and company-wide gatherings like our annual holiday party.

Even if we aren't hiring for the specific opportunity you are looking for, feel free to submit an application for us to keep on file. Things can change fast around here as we grow. We always check our applicant archive before casting a wider net.

We love cheese, we love our work, and we love where we live. Join our award-winning team!

Qualifications:

Skill Requirements:
- Detail- and process-oriented
- Able to learn quickly, ask questions, share concerns, seek answers, and problem-solve
- Computer literate
- Ability to work on your feet for long stretches and lift 45+ pounds
- Love of artisan cheese is a plus!

Compensation: Compensation for this role is hourly, $15-20/hour, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.