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Albertsons

Cheese Specialist

Great Falls, VA · On-site

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To truly be successful in the position, you need to be thoughtful and passionate about your work with a ...

Hy-Vee, Inc.

Cheese Specialist

Manhattan, KS · On-site

Cheese Specialist Department: Delicatessen FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : As a Cheese Specialist, this position will be responsible for filling customer orders, handling food in a safe manner ...

Great Lakes Cheese

Lead Cheese Technologist

Hiram, OH · On-site

$69.80K - $93.90K/yr

Job Overview The Lead Cheese Technologist is a technical leader responsible for advancing cheese performance, quality and capability across the organization. This individual plays a key role in ...

Great Lakes Cheese

Lead Cheese Technologist

Hiram, OH · On-site

$69.80K - $93.90K/yr

Job Overview The Lead Cheese Technologist is a technical leader responsible for advancing cheese performance, quality and capability across the organization. This individual plays a key role in ...

Calabro Cheese Corp

Master Cheese Maker

Manhattan, NY · Remote

Position Summary Calabro Cheese Corporation is an artisan cheese producer with a decades-long tradition of crafting premium Italian-style cheeses. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Master ...

Fred Meyer

CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE

Soldotna, AK

Work closely with in store Murray's Cheese Master to create an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model and demonstrate the company ...

Fred Meyer

CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE

Kent, WA

Work closely with in store Murray's Cheese Master to create an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model and demonstrate the company ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheese in the United States is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Cheese Maker, you need a solid understanding of dairy science, food safety, and fermentation processes, often supported by formal training or a background in food production. Familiarity with pasteurization equipment, pH meters, and sanitation systems is essential, and certifications like HACCP or food handler's permits are frequently required. Attention to detail, patience, and problem-solving skills set outstanding cheese makers apart. These abilities are crucial for ensuring product consistency, meeting safety standards, and producing high-quality cheeses that meet consumer demands.

What are some common challenges faced by cheesemakers in maintaining product quality?

Cheesemakers often face challenges related to consistency in texture, flavor, and appearance due to variations in milk quality, environmental factors, and aging conditions. Strict sanitation protocols must be followed to prevent contamination, which can impact both safety and taste. Additionally, balancing traditional methods with modern regulations requires careful attention to detail, making adaptability and continuous learning important in this role.

What are cheese makers?

Cheese makers are professionals who specialize in the production of cheese from milk. They manage the entire cheesemaking process, including pasteurization, curdling, cutting, pressing, aging, and packaging. Cheese makers work in artisanal shops, creameries, or large-scale production facilities, and ensure the quality, flavor, and safety of the cheese. Their expertise also involves understanding different types of milk, cultures, and aging techniques to create a variety of cheeses.

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Work EnvironmentCheese production facilities, dairiesBakeries, commercial kitchens
Industry UsageFood manufacturing, dairy industryFood service, retail bakeries

Both Cheese makers and Bakers require culinary skills and food safety certifications. Cheese makers focus on dairy processing in production facilities, while Bakers work in bakeries creating baked goods. Their roles overlap in food industry settings but differ in techniques and equipment used.

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Harvest Market Cheese Specialist

Harvest Market Cheese Specialist

Niemann Foods

Ann Arbor, MI

$15 - $17/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Cheese Specialist duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
  • Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
  • The "Expert" in cheese, cheese pairings and cheese accoutrements
  • Understands the shopper's cheese application and help them determine the best option for their needs
  • Knows use, and taste of products offered
  • Quality assurance checks of department
  • Proper handling and rotation of product
  • Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
  • Promote sales, provide samples
  • Follow all Health Code guidelines
  • Follows all store and department policies and procedures
  • Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Passion/purpose
  • Foodie/farmer
  • Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
  • People enthusiast/outgoing
  • Genuine
  • Good communicator/desire to share
  • Trendy/fun
  • Honest
  • Techie
  • Cheese expert
  • The ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Problem solving skills
  • High energy level
  • Adaptability                                                                                                                                      

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • One to three months related experience and/or training;
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
  • Write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level 

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

  • Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
  • Safety Cutter
  • Pallet jack
  • Ladder
  • Stepladder
  • Uniform per store policy
  • Associates may be required to use standard cheese equipment including, but not limited to,
  • Wrapper

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop
  • Kneel
  • Crouch
  • Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds       

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds           

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

  • Sit
  • Climb
  • Balance
  • Stoop
  • Kneel
  • Crouch
  • Overhead lifting
  • Taste or Smell
  • Crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

  • Close
  • Distance
  • Ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Regularly

  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Cold

Occasionally

  • Wet and/or humid conditions
  • Extreme cold
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals

NOISE LEVEL

  • Regularly
  • Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$15 up to $17/hour

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

MI Earned Sick Time (ESTA)

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program



**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location

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