Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese

Please use the list below for examples of acceptable descriptions for the ‘Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese’ section of the ACS T.A.S.T.E. exam.

Cheesemaker:

  • Procure raw materials
  • Cheese make
  • Develop new recipes
  • Determine ingredient mix (cultures, etc)
  • Age cheese
  • Develop HACCP
  • Document cold chain
  • Assess and evaluate product through sensory inspection
  • Maintain inventory
  • Educate on all aspects of cheese background
  • Write about cheese
  • Ensure all regulations and standards are met
  • Clean work areas
  • Other

 

Distribution/Wholesale/Importing/Exporting:

  • Determine correct product mix
  • Select producers
  • Select transportation
  • Document cold chain
  • Maintain inventory
  • Educate on all aspects of cheese background
  • Write about cheese
  • Ensure all regulations and standards are met
  • Assess and evaluate product
  • Lead tastings
  • Communicate with supply chain
  • Take orders
  • Set up cheese counter
  • Monitor market trends
  • Other

Retail/Restaurant

  • Determine correct product mix
  • Select producers
  • Document cold chain
  • Maintain inventory
  • Educate on all aspects of cheese background
  • Write about cheese
  • Ensure all regulations and standards are met
  • Assess and evaluate product
  • Lead tastings
  • Communicate with supply chain
  • Take orders
  • Set up cheese counter
  • Monitor market trends
  • Build relationship with customers
  • Manage wholesale program
  • Develop marketing strategy
  • Clean work areas
  • Adhere to all government programs
  • Develop pairings
  • Cut
  • Wrap
  • Display
  • Receive
  • Develop recipes

 

Educator/Writer:

  • Write about cheese
  • Lead tastings
  • Monitor market trends
  • Develop pairings