Affineur

Job Title: Affineur

Company: Blakesville Creamery

Location: Port Washington, WI

Description: Blakesville Creamery is a farmstead creamery located in Port Washington. We make cheese from the milk of our own 1,500-head herd of goats, as well as making sheep’s milk and cow’s milk cheeses from purchased milk from single farms. Our cheeses are artisan and we deeply value hand-crafted products made by real people. We have been in business for only 6 years but have already garnered 28 awards.

We are seeking someone who cares about quality to join our team as a full-time Affineur. An Affineur is someone who looks after and cares for the cheese once it is made. 

Responsibilities include:

• Daily post-production work such as salting, turning, brushing and washing. 
• Following established SOPS for cheese quality and food safety
• Cleaning and sanitizing all cheesemaking and cheese-care equipment

Experience, Skills and Abilities: No prior experience or qualifications needed. This position includes work that is repetitive in nature, requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, the ability to lift 50lbs or more, and the ability to work in both warm (75F) and cold (50-55F) environments for extended periods of time. This position also requires attention to detail, adherence to food safety and quality protocols, record-retention and note-taking, and the ability to work independently and in a group setting.

Hours/Employment Type: Full Time. The position requires a flexible schedule but is generally 40 hours per week. 

Salary/Wages: $25.00/hour

How to Apply: Please contact Veronica Pedraza at veronica@blakesvillecreamery.com or (312) 909-6439.

Questions? Please contact Veronica Pedraza at veronica@blakesvillecreamery.com or (312) 909-6439.