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:

Weekly wage

£140.00

Working week

Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)
Total hours per week: 40.00

Apprenticeship duration

18 months

Possible start date

01 Apr 2017

 Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

  •  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.