Apprentice Cheese Maker
Appleby Creamery
We are looking for a hard working individual to join a fast growing and successful business, where the staff prides themselves in pushing the business forward with their work ethic and determination. You need to be physically fit as there is a lot of manual work in hand made cheese. Duties will include all aspects of hand-made cheese production.
Apprentice Summary:
- Hands on Cheese-making (The full process)
- Learning our unique traditional recipes
- Cutting and preparation of the cheese
- Wrapping and Bagging of the cheese
- Assisting in putting up orders for customers
- Fulfilling Internet orders
- Potential for selling cheese at shows
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- All training will be given/provided
- But having any food qualifications like hygiene level 2 would be helpful
Personal qualities
- Fast learner
- Hard working (like to go the extra mile)
- Comfortable working in a team
- Confident and capable to work solo and of your own initiative
- Good personal hygiene
- Takes pride in what they do
Qualifications required
GCSES English and Maths or equivalent are desirable however not essential as Functional Skills are offered as part of the Apprenticeship Framework.