Creamery Assistant

Overview

The Medicine Bow Creamery at Brush Creek Ranch is looking for a Creamery Assistant to be part of our farmstead goat cheese operation. Employees will be part of a small team assisting with all aspects of creamery management and cheese making. Employees will also help with dairy and animal chores as needed.

Compensation includes a bi-weekly salary; shared housing or monthly housing stipend; health, dental and vision insurance; end of season bonus; and meals. This great opportunity will provide you with training and education to execute all aspects of artisan cheese production and management with a hospitality focus.

• Assist cheese maker with all aspects of cheese making including weighing ingredients; testing and monitoring pH; cutting, stirring, hooping, draining, pressing, and salting curd.
• Assist with affinage of cave-aged cheeses; washing, flipping, brushing, and monitoring.
• Understand and follow SOP processes to maintain equipment and a clean working environment.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met by following internal operations procedures, GMPs and FDA/USDA rules and regulations.
• Managing product and ingredient inventory
• Complete cleaning records, lab records, and any other assigned documents
• Lead guest experiences and tastings
• Staffing creamery retail space as needed.
• Assist with milking and dairy chores as needed.

• Lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time – frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Excellent communication
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Interest in learning the art and science of cheese making.
• Preferred candidates would have cheese making and/or food production experience and knowledge of food safety requirements.

Location Code: 9093