Creamery Cheese and Gelato Production Staff (Finance)
Cheese and Gelato Production Staff
The position is full time, 32-40 hours per week depending on the season.
Shifts will be between 6am-8pm, 5 shifts per week, including typically one weekend day and holidays
$13-$15/hour starting, more available depending on experience
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
Prepares materials and ingredients such as making chocolate chips, roasting nuts and prepping fruit
Uses 140 quart Hobart mixer to prepare spreads, etc.
Prepares materials for cheese making (i.e. dishwashing, sanitizing all workspaces and equipment)
Uses gelato machine to make gelato and ice cream
Completes a variety of cheese making tasks (i.e. hand-forming, washing, bagging, ladling, flipping, molding etc.)
Prepares base mix by heating and cooling using a pasteurizer
Responsible for the storage of product in freezers, including proper labeling
Keeps daily records for batch information and inventory
Washes dishes
Follows all standard operating procedures and checklists
Uses all equipment safely
Keeps a clean, safe and sanitary work area
Follows SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Follows all Food Safety and HAACP policies
Attends and participates in huddles
Other Functions:
Cross trains and assists in other departments as needed
Attends and participates in Zingerman's events and learnings
Physical demands are:
Standing, reaching, bending, stooping for long periods of time
Able to lift 50 pounds regularly, including overhead for high shelves
The Success Patterns for this position are:
Culinary degree or certification, or equivalent work experience preferred
1-2 years of production or commercial kitchen experience preferred
Good computer skills
Able to work in a wet environment
Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:
Passion for great food!
Comfortable working in front of a viewing window for guests
Great enthusiasm and positivity a must
Loves working with a team
Organized, enthusiastic and creative
Communicates effectively
Ability to do monotonous tasks meticulously
Can self manage and be willing to move between many varied jobs
Handle complexity and paradox with ease
