The Medicine Bow Creamery at Brush Creek Ranch is looking for an assistant cheesemaker 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 cheesemaking. 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.

 

Job responsibilities:

• Assist cheesemaker 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, GMP’s 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.

 

Minimum requirements:

• 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 cheesemaking.

 

Preferred candidates would have cheese making and/or food production experience and knowledge of food safety requirements.