Cheesemaker

Job Description

Job Description

A growing artisanal cheese producer is seeking a hands-on Cheesemaker with experience in fresh mozzarella production to join its manufacturing team. The company operates in a hybrid environment that combines traditional cheesemaking techniques with modern automated processes, offering a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys both craftsmanship and production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated production professional who wants to continue developing their cheesemaking skills within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Position Summary

The Cheesemaker will support daily fresh mozzarella production and assist across multiple areas of the manufacturing operation. This role requires a hands-on approach, attention to product quality, and the flexibility to contribute wherever needed in a smaller production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production of fresh mozzarella and other fresh cheese products
• Assist with curd handling, stretching, forming, and packaging processes
• Operate and monitor production equipment and automated systems
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the production area
• Assist with troubleshooting production or quality issues
• Collaborate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient operations
• Follow GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures
• Support additional operational tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in cheese, dairy, or food manufacturing production
• Fresh mozzarella or fresh cheese production experience preferred
• Hands-on and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to quality and consistency
• Flexible attitude and willingness to wear multiple hats
• Ability to lift and move materials as required in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working closely with the production process, takes pride in product quality, and thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial-style environment. This role is well-suited for a developing cheesemaker or food production professional seeking growth within specialty food manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits and paid time off
• Opportunity for long-term growth and development
• Collaborative, hands-on culture focused on quality products

Company Description

At Quanta we dedicate all of our attention to the Human Capital. We’re a recruiting and HR consulting firm specializing in connecting employers nationwide with the most qualified talent across a variety of industries and business functions.

Our primary focus is on North American and Italian clients and we provide a complete suite of HR solutions, including Executive & Management Search, HR Consulting, and Flexible Staffing.

We are a team of people with international backgrounds, different expertise and seniority. We were brought together by our common passion in the key element that makes any organization possible: the human element.

We are passionate about what we do and enjoy and have fun doing it. Our approach is very personable and we obsess over one constant: uncompromising quality.

Company Description

At Quanta we dedicate all of our attention to the Human Capital. We’re a recruiting and HR consulting firm specializing in connecting employers nationwide with the most qualified talent across a variety of industries and business functions.\r\n\r\nOur primary focus is on North American and Italian clients and we provide a complete suite of HR solutions, including Executive & Management Search, HR Consulting, and Flexible Staffing.\r\n\r\nWe are a team of people with international backgrounds, different expertise and seniority. We were brought together by our common passion in the key element that makes any organization possible: the human element.\r\n\r\nWe are passionate about what we do and enjoy and have fun doing it. Our approach is very personable and we obsess over one constant: uncompromising quality.