Zingerman's Creamery Cheese & Gelato Production

Description

Zingerman’s Creamery Cheese/Gelato Production Staff

We're currently hiring for full time (27-40 hours) or part time (20-27 hours) per week.

Shifts will be eight hours, including typically one weekend day and holidays. Wednesday-Sunday schedule preferred.

Compensation: $15.50/hour starting, negotiable depending on experience.

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Uses 140 quart Hobart mixer to prepare spreads, etc.
• Prepares materials for cheese making (i.e. dishwashing, sanitizing all workspaces and equipment)
• Completes a variety of cheese making tasks (i.e. hand-forming, washing, bagging, ladling, flipping, molding etc.)
• 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