Description

Who We Are

La Vera Group is a South Australian success story and award-winning dairy business. We are proudly Australian grown, made, owned and managed, supplying all major retail supermarkets and food service channels nationally.

Under new leadership and with an emphasis on increasing production capability, an exciting opportunity now exists for 2 x Cheese Makers/ Pasteurisers within our fast-paced organisation, responsible to produce a variety of cheese types, managing the aging process, ensuring quality control, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities;

• Daily production of cheese, including set-up, pasteurization and scheduling

• Daily cleaning and sanitation of cheese production room and equipment as required by the food safe plan

• Complying with all food safe requirements and standard operating procedures

• Monitoring the production process, testing new recipes, and working collaboratively with other team members to produce high-quality cheese products

• Position involves early starts at 4am, Monday to Thursday - shorter hours on Friday.

Skills & Knowledge;

• Experience as a Cheese Maker/ Pasteuriser with a recognised commercial cheese manufacturer

• Qualifications in Cheese Making highly desirable ( Certificate IV in Dairy Technology or equivalent)

• Sound knowledge of HACCP systems and Good Manufacturing Practices

• Highly effective communication and problem-solving skills

• Physically fit to perform the role, able to lift 20Kg consistently and safely

• Willing to undertake a pre-employment medical including instant drug and alcohol testing and,

• A passion for artisan cheese and artisan cheesemaking

This is a hands-on, roll your sleeves up opportunity to be part of a new era within South Australia's dairy community. In exchange, we're offering an attractive salary package, with ongoing professional development.

Confidential Discussion, please call Roland Roccioletti on 0417 807 ***

Confidential Applications forwarded via SEEK portal