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assistant cheesemaker/intern
Job Description:
To learn and assist in the making of award-winning fresh sheep and goat milk
cheeses and Skyr. You will be trained in both on-site and online how to
make/produce, handle, and package raw milk and dairy products in a Dairy Food
In a safe manner.
Report to: Owner/Cheesemaker
Overview and Major Areas of Accountability:
Self- motivated to succeed, meet deadlines, and follow through on tasks
Assist in the production tasks of making cheese, from the intake of milk
through to the packaging of the cheese
Assist in the sanitation and cleanup of the production area
Assist in creating/following the production schedule
Assist with keeping an organized and accurate inventory
Assist in the packaging processes of cheese and prepare orders for delivery
Strong attention to detail for accuracy in all facets of the position
assist in the development and creation of new S.O.P’s in the cheese kitchen as
we develop new products and procedures.
Advanced Goal: Learn how and when to measure the pH of milk/cheese and how
to interpret and address +/- pH during the ‘Make Process.’
The candidate must have:
An attitude that is positive, adaptable, and flexible as farm priorities shift
frequently.
Ability to take and follow directions; asking questions when instruction is not
clear enough. Ability to think ahead and anticipate next steps.
Strong verbal communication, organization skills, and common sense
Either arrive with Dairy Food Safety basic course or take online training when
you arrive. At a minimum have ServSafe certification.
General: We all do everything here and so will you! If you are a licensed driver
- you may be asked to make some deliveries with our vehicles. If you prefer
using your own, we will reimburse standard mileage.
With rare exception (sometimes Fridays during the busy season and birthing
season is just a wild card) - there is a 2 hour lunch break EVERY day
Our mission with people who work and volunteer at the farm is as follows;
1. 2. To keep all people and animals safe from all types of harm
To nurture individuals intellectually, and support them mentally, emotionally,
and spiritually to the extent that it is appropriate.
3. To educate and provide relevant experience when people are interested in
learning and to support individual growth and interests
4. To support and encourage healthy work habits; tolerate differences; resolve
conflict in fair and appropriate ways.
5. To pay workers a living wage and to reward hard work financially and with
other benefits to the full extent that it is possible.
6. To respect and be respected as individuals and private people.
We promise to do all we can to make this experience one that is mutually beneficial"
Time type: Part Time (25 hour/week+) 7 a.m. to noon+
Pay: Dependent on experience
How to apply: email Threecharmfarm@gmail.com
Farm hand/intern
Job Description:
To learn and assist in the making of award-winning fresh sheep and goat milk
cheeses and Skyr. You will be trained in both on-site and online how to
make/produce, handle, and package raw milk and dairy products in a Dairy Food
In a safe manner.
Report to: Owner/Flerdboss
Overview and Major Areas of Accountability:
Learn how to milk sheep and goats; assist with and learn a variety of animal husbandry tasks and protocols.
The candidate must:
An attitude which is positive, adaptable, and flexible as farm priorities shift frequently
Ability to take and follow direction; asking questions when instruction is not clear enough
Strong communication skills are required when interacting with customers, visitors and volunteers
Observe and honor all Three Charm Farm, LLC policies for confidentiality, protecting intellectual property
Work Environment: In the barn/pastures, and milking parlor - you may be asked to make some deliveries with our vehicles. If you prefer using your own, we willreimburse standard mileage.
The primary focus of this position is to work on projects related to, but not limited to the following:
Learn how to safely and appropriately handle raw milk, Animal learning, and tasks:
General barn chores
You will learn how to support Does, Ewes, and their babies during pregnancy, labor, delivery, infancy, and weaning
You will learn to milk both goats and sheep by hand as well as with our in-line milking system
You will learn and follow our S.O.P. for cleaning and sanitizing all milking equipment and why certain chemicals are used at various stages of the process
You will learn a LOT about sheep and goat mammary systems, i.e. udders, teats, health of, diseases of, prevention/treatment of
disease/illness, general confirmation and how it supports the mammary system;
You will learn, assist, do, and teach how to trim sheep and goat feet, trim udders, etc.
You will learn, assist, and do Sub-Q medications/vaccinations and learn our animal health protocols and why we do what we do.
General: We all do everything here and so will you! From carpentry, gardening, grain runs, interacting with customers/volunteers/visitors, posting on social media, general administrative and business tasks - the list unending.
Our mission with people who work and volunteer at the farm is as follows;
To keep all people and animals safe from all types of harm
To nurture individuals intellectually, and support them mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to the extent that it is appropriate.
To educate and provide relevant experience when people are interested in learning and to support individual growth and interests
To support and encourage healthy work habits; tolerate differences; resolve conflict in fair and appropriate ways.
To pay workers a living wage and to reward hard work financially and with other benefits to the full extent that it is possible.
To respect and be respected as individuals and private people.
We promise to do all we can to make this experience one that is mutually beneficial and
Time type: Part Time (25 hour/week+)
Pay: Dependent on experience
How to apply: email Threecharmfarm@gmail.com