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