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Our creamery has an opening for a motivated responsible cheese maker with an eye for details.
The person will be responsible for the daily activities, which involves making farmstead raw milk cheeses and other products, cleaning and sanitation, and taking care of the cheese during ageing. An important part will also be preparing orders for shipping and manage the packaging. The person is involved in all the steps of running the creamery on a daily basis.
Experience in cheese making is preferred, but not necessary if the person has experience in food handling and sanitation.
We like the person to start around the first of July. We are also open to discussing the possibility of an internship with the potential of turning in full time employment. The Ludwig Farmstead Creamery is growing fast and we are looking forward to work with a person who wants to build the company with us.
Email: creamery@ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com
I had to close my retail shop in Denver but I have some awesome “C H E E S E” exterior light signage. I’m keeping one set of them for nostalgic reasons but I’m willing to sell the other set. It was $2500 new. I’m looking for $1250. Jackie 720.220.3210
Wanted: An Entrepreneur with experience, a passion for cows, cheese making and hard work. Entrepreneur would work into ownership of an established dairy farm and cheese business for retiring owner.
If you are interested and would like more information please email Jeff at Jon.Jaffe@FarmCreditEast.com
If you need a nutrition facts label, Nutrition Facts Maker 2.0 is your answer! This easy-to-use, web-based application allows you to create your own hi-resolution (300dpi), camera-ready food nutrition facts labels in PDF format, from a series of pre-formatted nutrition facts templates. These nutrition facts panels can be used as is, or incorporated into your product packaging, books, marketing materials, or electronic presentations.
With Nutrition Facts Maker 2.0, you have access to more than 24 different, ready-to-use US Nutrition Facts Label templates, including bilingual (Spanish) nutrition labels.
We also have:
– Generic Supplement Facts Label templates. These templates offer a predetermined number of blank fields that you can fill in with any ingredient descriptions, quantities, and % Daily Values. Samples can be viewed on our Available Labels page.
– Two Alcoholic Beverage (beer and wine) label templates. These labels are gaining popularity among breweries and vineyards. It is only a matter of time before these labels will be required on all alcoholic beverage labels.
– US Dual Declaration Labels–wide and narrow.
– Several Canadian Nutrition Facts Panels–standard English and standard bilingual, designed to meet the guidelines established by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
– Four (and counting) US label templates with space at the bottom for you to enter ingredients. These are gaining popularity, giving you more flexibility and the ability to do more label design yourself.
Whether you are a graphics designer, marketer, large manufacturer, local bakery, cheese maker, private-label manufacturer, or specialty food producer, this versatile tool will meet all of your Nutrition Facts labeling needs.
Furthermore, we offer a full set of USDA seals for poultry, livestock (cattle, swine, sheep, goats), horse, equine, and smoked meat products. Pictures of the available labels can be found at the bottom of the Available Labels page. All you need is your establishment number and you can easily generate seals for use on labeling or other materials.
Prices start at a very affordable $18.95!
A Nutrition Facts Maker 2.0 subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the current labels, as well as any other labels we add in the future, at no additional cost, for the duration of your subscription.
These labels are designed using the specifications set forth in the FDA Guidelines for nutrition facts labels.
Contact: labels@nutritionfactsmaker.com
Stainless Steel Column Press, $11,900 OBO
Navien LP Boiler (400,000 BTU), $12,000 OBO
Contact Dena King-Nossokoff at 412-292-2164 for more information.
Manage a mozzarella production operation. Responsible for the technical and financial aspect from milk and ingredient composition and how it relates to cheesemaking. Secondly the technical and financial aspect of cheese making from standardization through and up to proper packaging of the end product. As an end result this person will manage the enhancement of both technical and financial performance of the department under the direction of the Assistant Plant Manager (or Plant Manager), including supervision of milk receiving, milk inventories, production, sanitation, production specifications, product quality and management of all personnel. Directly responsible for the technical aspect of Cheesemaking, capital investment definition and overall responsibility of same.
Contact: annk@kozlin.com
French Stainless Steel Cheese Racks & Bases (used)
100 shelves & 10 bases. Minimum order 50 shelves and 5 bases.
Approx. Dimensions: 24 3/8″ x 20 1/8″ (22 1/8″ to outside of legs) x 4″ when stacked (4.75″ high overall)
Shelves: $30.00 per rack. Bases: $40.00 per base.
Contact: admin@willapahillscheese.com
Metropolitan Market is a progressive, upscale grocery-retailer and one of the best places to work in the Pacific Northwest. We provide outstanding employment opportunities in a healthy and rewarding environment. We are a company recognized within our industry for approaching our business with freshness and quality.
Job Summary: As a key member of our Market Deli & Specialty Cheese Department (MD&SCD), this position is responsible for sales generation, exceptional product knowledge, food safety, quality control, and merchandising of specialty cheese products. This position is also responsible for providing excellent customer service and sharing product information with team members and customers about specialty cheeses, product pairings, recipes, and meal solutions.
Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Immediately greets all customers; demonstrates genuine enthusiasm and sincerity; customizes approach to meet customer needs and build rapport. Works to create customer loyalty through individualized service.
•Anticipates customer needs and questions related to products; completes industry-related reading and self-education activities required to remain knowledgeable and current in areas of responsibility, including product knowledge (e.g., product tasting, cutting-edge trends, product use research, and vocabulary development). Effectively follows through with customers, including item requests, questions, and concerns.
•Effectively shifts-gears to meet customer needs; moves with ease from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking customers and inviting them back. Effectively assesses customers’ needs and appropriately suggests products. Offers customers opportunities to interact with products.
•Packages customer products in a manner that is consistent with department standards and sanitation guidelines and/or customer request; ensures customer purchases are packaged with the highest level of quality, proper tools, and presentation maintained.
•Actively seeks out product knowledge and adheres to approved product sampling methods and expectations; presents product knowledge in a positive, appealing manner that promotes increased sales and best serves the customer.
•Develops customer base by providing excellent customer service throughout the store; effectively secures the assistance of other store personnel as needed.
•Adheres to all food safety and sanitation requirements. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of HACCP and Department of Health provisions.
•Completes daily projects and activities as assigned or needed; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
•Participates in MD&SCD staff meetings and store staff meetings as required.
•Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.
•Performs other duties as assigned by the MD&SCD management.
Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:
•Successfully completed Metropolitan Market The Cheese Course 1st year and passed final exam, or equivalent.
•Minimum one year food service experience strongly preferred.
•Must possess a minimum of one year of customer service experience.
•Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
•Proven ability to positively affect sales generation.
•Possesses knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, and inventory/portion control.
•Possesses adequate product information with a proven history of using knowledge to best service customers. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations and culinary skills. Possesses a genuine passion for food.
•Proven success as a team member; demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
•Exceptional customer service skills.
•Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required.
•Demonstrates an interest in learning; possesses a strong interest in food and related products.
•Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential.
•Able to lift and carry unassisted 25 pounds with frequency; able to lift and carry unassisted 50 pounds occasionally.
To Apply:
1. Go to www.metropolitan-market.com
2. Select the Careers section
3. Fill-out a general application and create a profile
4. Search open positions and apply anytime, using your general application and profile
It is the policy of Food Markets Northwest, Inc. d.b.a. Metropolitan Market and its members to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, age, genetic information, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
Multi-task in a fast-paced environment seeking an individual with experience in sales in the food industry. Individual must possess strong skills answering incoming and outbound calls in a professional and pleasant manner. Provide customer service and build relationships with current and potential customers. Demonstrate self-motivation, teamwork, and initiative and show strong attention to detail.
Perform general administrative support work such as inventory control, running reports, invoicing, copying, filing, faxing, etc. Respond to customer inquiries, incidents and emails by phone, email or in person. Travel will be required in regional sales calls and trade shows. Social networking skills and interest a plus.
Demonstrate strong computer skills in MS Word, Quick Books and Excel.
Email your resume to Allyson@BlackSheepCheese.com, fax 518-794-7641 or in person at Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, 155 Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham NY 12136.
Traders Point Creamery is seeking an additional Cheesemaker.
Traders Point is an organic dairy farm, creamery and restaurant in peri-urban Indianapolis. We are expanding our farmstead cheese production and are looking for an assistant cheesemaker to join the team. The right individual would have the opportunity to move into a management role.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist head cheesemaker in crafting fresh and aged cheeses. Gain skills to make cheeses independently.
- Care for cheeses in aging room and package for sale.
- Maintain production records and sanitation schedule.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience in food prep/handling and an understanding of sanitation standards in food production.
- Be willing to work long days at a demanding pace.
- Be attentive to detail and committed to a high-quality product.
- Have a desire to gain skills in all areas of production.
- Love scrubbing.
- Be available to work some evenings and weekends.
We are a progressive, growing company; this is a great career opportunity for a hard-working, self-motivated individual.
To apply, send a letter of interest and CV to: lindsay@tpforganics.com
To learn more about us, visit our website: www.traderspointcreamery.com
Questions? Call Lindsay: 317-531-2832
DeLaval Model 342 Separator
Tri- Process, 1,750 lbs/hour Cold, 3,500lbs/hour Hot,
Configurable outlets 1.25” to 1.0” diameter
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Contact Tim (801) 476-0900 or email tim@beehivecheese.com for more info. and pricing
DAMROW BROTHERS 12” CURD MILL on rolling stand.
BELT DRIVE, 3 phase 220v powered, 1/2hp Motor
Dimensions 46”H x 24”W x 56”L
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$8500
full steam jacketed (full 20”height)
No overhead stir –but has attachment points
Dimensions 53H x 66W x 10’6”L with a 20” Vat depth
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$13,900
Experienced dairy production and farm manager wanted at an award-winning Flat Creek Lodge a Georgia Farmstead Creamery in Swainsboro, GA. The position would oversee 11+ employees, supervise dairy production, herd management, mushroom and berry operations and all farm sales and product distribution. Also responsible for quality control, inventory and financial record keeping. Must be experienced cheese maker with strong people skills and a passion for cheese/food. Must have 5-6 years cheese production or food processing experience. We offer a competitive salary, relocation expenses and possibly lodging. Send your resume in confidence (email only, no calls please) to charless@flatcreeklodge.com or fax to 404-364-2109. www.flatcreeklodge
We are looking for a cheese maker for the Teton Valley Creamery, an artisan creamery in Driggs, Idaho. The creamery buys milk from a local farmer in the Teton Valley and processes this in specialty cheeses and ice cream. It has been in operation for almost 2 years now. The person manages the operation and is responsible for the daily activities which includes a small retail shop as well.
Main tasks involve but are not limited too: Production, basic recordkeeping, milk transportation, sales and management. We are looking for a person who likes to build this creamery with us, is well motivated, has basic knowledge of financial record keeping and has previous cheese making experience.
Please send your resume by email too: fonssmits@yahoo.coml
Great opportunity to operate your own farmstead cheese dairy in sunny Colorado. Excellent Farmer’s Markets, proximity to educated customer base (Ft Collins/Boulder/Denver), great schools and mountain views, irrigated permenant pastures. Open to sale as turnkey operation or facility only on 55 acres (listed at $825,000).
Contact mcattell@aol.com
For more than 70 years, Swiss-American, Inc. and our dedicated team of cheese experts has provided the finest imported and domestic cheeses and specialty foods and renowned customer service nationwide. We are a partner in building the success stories of our customers and we are looking for a talented individual to lead our Sales department.
Position Overview:
The Sr. National Sales Director is responsible for management and oversight of strategic business plan execution and growth of the overall business (retailers and alternate channels) with established operators via direct selling, as well as, identifying and growing new acquisition targets which align the organization with its strategic goals. Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing and directing the efforts of a sales team and for fostering the growth and development of this staff in support of department and company objectives. Utilizing category management data and principles to support sales efforts, this position leads the sales team by identifying business opportunities utilizing exceptional negotiation skills, collaborative and strategic selling approaches, and communication skills and helps to prioritize resources and close sales. This leadership position utilizes strategic thinking to contribute and drive initiatives that improve company profitability and drive sales volume. This position is located in our St. Louis office.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required. Ten plus years of food retail sales and/or cheese industry retail knowledge, distribution and national account management required. Relevant experience in account management, accounting and financial management practices preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Food and/or Beverage retail sales expertise and past experience in Deli and cheese in particular is a plus
• Strong understanding of product merchandising and displays
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and promote personal and professional development through coaching, training and goal setting
• Ability to penetrate and gain the confidences of several levels of leadership throughout retail accounts
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to get consistent results
• Strong sales knowledge including retail, supermarket, club, and alternate channels
• Strong skills presenting to retailers
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement financial concepts and measurements both internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial forecasts
• Demonstrated ability to select, analyze and integrate customer and portfolio information to deliver business solutions in alignment with Company and customer strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of sales processes and theories of delivering value-added portfolio and consumer solutions, developing strong partnerships with customers
• Strong understanding of product metrics such as packaging, shelf life, and customized marketing
• Ability to function at and execute strategy on the VP level as the role expands in scope and responsibility
• Extremely organized and highly motivated
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Proficient at using PC application; including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with executive level customers
• Ability to travel and occasionally work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as necessary
Application Process:
Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, and a current resume in Word format. Please list Sr. National Sales Director in the subject of your email. Contact cbernard@swissamerican.com.
Swiss-American is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its workforce.
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Marin County, California is looking for a Head Cheesemaker. The Head Cheesemaker will be responsible for supervising a staff of 6 full and part time workers, as well as hands on cheesemaking, affinage and record keeping duties.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. is a two year old Farmstead cheese factory. We use old world recipes and the freshest and highest quality milk to make award winning cheeses. If you would like to join a growing dynamic company please send your application and salary requirements to SSVID@AOL.COM.
To learn more about our company visit our website at Nicasiocheese.com
CREAM AND THE CROP CHEESE SELECTIONS, a distributor of fine American artisanal cheese, is interested in representing both small up-and-coming, and established goat’s milk dairies in San Francisco. We specialize in working with smaller dairies–helping get them exposure while bringing exiting new cheese from all over the U.S. the SF Bay Area.
Please go to our website WWW.CREAMANDTHECROPCHEESE.COM
Phone: 408-827-4424
Email: darren@creamandthecropcheese.com
Company Overview:
Haggen, Inc. is a premier retail grocer operating since 1933 delivering the most authentic Northwest food and lifestyle experience to our guests. We bring the highest quality products, most trusted brands and the personal service of our caring employees to the communities we are proud to serve. With our hyper-local format, we are able to connect people to real and honest information provided by specialists, good tasting homemade food and extraordinary traditions and events that bring adventure and delight to your life.
Position Summary:
Our Cheese Specialists are responsible for the sales, promotion, packaging and merchandising of the specialty and gourmet cheese table while providing their expert knowledge to our guests. They develop a professional relationship with the vendor community in order to build an innovative and exciting approach towards sales. Additionally, the Cheese Specialist is responsible for tracking sales, managing the department’s budget, selecting and ordering product, building displays, ordering supplies and managing inventories.
Our ideal candidate:
•Provides excellent customer service, makes customers laugh and SELLS LOTS OF CHEESE
•Is hardworking, never idle
•Is very friendly and gets along well with coworkers
•Has loads of enthusiasm even under pressure
•Is a great team player with a positive attitude
•Is driven to learn
•Is passionate about food…especially CHEESE
Qualifications:
•Successfully completed Haggen / Top Foods Cheese Course.
•Minimum one year food service experience strongly preferred.
•Ability to prioritizes, excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation.
•Proven ability to positively affect sales generation.
•Possesses knowledge of food safety.
•Possesses a genuine passion for food.
•Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
•Able to lift and carry unassisted 25 pounds.
•Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment use and work environment.
•Current state Food Handler’s Permit must be maintained.
•Store is open seven days a week and will require weekend, holiday and shift work.