CHEESE MAKER - Bonnievale
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning cheese production schedule and taking control of the shift.
- Manufacture of cheese within the specified recipe, chemical and microbiological specifications.
- Inventory control of milk, dry and chemical ingredients for the cheese-making process.
- Management of production staff at cheese making, as well as the disciplinary actions of needed.
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and quality systems, according to policies and procedures of FSSC 22000 and "Health and Safety legislation.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate them and apply proper problem-solving methods.
- Maintenance requests for repairs must be treated as priority and followed up on.
- Operationally stand in for the Production Manager when needed.
- The Cheese Maker reports directly to the Production Manager.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be formally qualified as a cheese maker (S3/NQF4)
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified cheese maker.
- Experience in Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, Feta, and Butter production.
- Knowledge of cheese production equipment:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work under pressure, manage staff, achieve good throughput, and maintain high level of quality.
- Hardworking, motivated and have good self-discipline
- Understanding and maintaining confidentiality
- Strong leadership qualities
- Be prepared to work long hours, shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Maintain honesty, professionalism, and high work ethics.
TO APPLY:
If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply, please:
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