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Murray s Cheese

Cutter/Wrapper

Queens, NY · On-site

$18 - $21.60/hr

Murray's Cheese is seeking a full time Seasonal Cutter/Wrapper production associate to cut and wrap orders for fulfillment in our warehouse. Who You Are * Exact: You're super precise! Everything you ...

Wilson's Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

... and seasonal displays to drive sales. * Stay informed about new products, industry trends, and ... Knowledge of domestic and international cheeses, proper storage, and cutting techniques.

Wilson Farm Inc

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

... and seasonal displays to drive sales. * Stay informed about new products, industry trends, and ... Knowledge of domestic and international cheeses, proper storage, and cutting techniques.

Wilson Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

... and seasonal displays to drive sales. * Stay informed about new products, industry trends, and ... Knowledge of domestic and international cheeses, proper storage, and cutting techniques.

La Montanita Food Cooperative

Cheese Clerk

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$15 - $17.75/hr

Duties include all cheese processing (cutting, packaging and merchandising), sanitation, safety, and stocking procedures on all products while removing expired products from displays. Most ...

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How much do seasonal cheese cutter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal cheese cutter in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Cheese Cutter vs Cheese Processing Worker?

AspectSeasonal Cheese CutterCheese Processing Worker
CredentialsMinimal; often on-the-job trainingSimilar; may require food handling certifications
Work EnvironmentFood production facilities, seasonal peaksFood processing plants, year-round operations
Industry UsageSpecialized for cheese cutting during peak seasonsBroader cheese manufacturing and processing roles
Search/Comparison IntentYes, often compared for seasonal rolesYes, for general cheese processing jobs

The Seasonal Cheese Cutter primarily focuses on cutting cheese during specific seasons, often requiring minimal training. In contrast, a Cheese Processing Worker handles broader tasks in cheese manufacturing year-round. While both roles work in food production facilities and may require food safety certifications, the Seasonal Cheese Cutter's role is more specialized and seasonal, whereas the Cheese Processing Worker has a more general, ongoing role in cheese production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Seasonal Cheese Cutter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seasonal Cheese Cutter, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of food safety, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cutting tools, scales, and proper sanitation procedures is important for efficiency and compliance. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills help you work effectively in a busy environment and maintain quality standards. These abilities ensure precise portioning, product safety, and smooth operations during peak demand periods.

What are some common challenges faced by Seasonal Cheese Cutters, and how can they be managed?

Seasonal Cheese Cutters often face challenges such as maintaining consistent portion sizes, working efficiently during peak demand periods, and adhering to strict hygiene standards. Managing these challenges involves careful attention to detail, strong manual dexterity, and clear communication with team members to ensure workflow remains smooth. Additionally, staying organized and following safety protocols helps prevent mistakes and ensures high-quality products, especially in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What are Seasonal Cheese Cutters?

Seasonal Cheese Cutters are workers who specialize in cutting, portioning, and packaging cheese, typically to meet increased demand during busy seasons such as holidays. They ensure that cheese is prepared to specific sizes, weights, and presentation standards for retail or wholesale distribution. Their responsibilities may also include maintaining food safety standards, operating cutting equipment, and sometimes assisting with inventory or customer service. This job often requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in cool environments. Seasonal Cheese Cutters usually work in grocery stores, specialty food shops, or cheese production facilities.
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Cheese Cutter Associate

Cheese Cutter Associate

INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FOODS INC

Woodbridge, VA • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Cheese Cutter Associate Job Description

OVERVIEW

IGF Mission

To deliver quality service and cultivate community around the table.

Department Mission

To deliver quality through:

  1. Investing in relationships with IGF’s critical vendors to secure, sustain, and enhance IGF’s reputation for distributing high quality products at competitive prices
  2. Maintaining inventory PAR levels in all IGF facilities with adequate shelf life and in adequate quantity to fulfill customers’ orders

REPLENISHMENT OBJECTIVES

  1. Maintain PAR levels to ensure no out-of-stocks:
    1. Consistently have all regular-stock items on hand at all IGF locations taking into consideration factors such as vendors’ minimum-order requirements and product shelf life
    2. Increase turns per year to ensure shelf life and lower inventory carrying cost
    3. Account for demand variances due to seasonal and other sales spikes
  2. Track and verify product price changes
  3. Manage inbound and inter-branch shipping logistics
    1. Identify price changes
    2. Work with vendors to maximize pallet configurations and truck space
  4. Ensure product quality by proactively addressing damages, shorts, and packaging errors upon receipt
  5. Manage carrying cost by working with the Operations team to:
    1. Comply with special handling instructions
    2. Optimize storage space
    3. Properly rotate product
  6. Meet supply needs to support innovation and growth within IGF’s Repack program
  7. Work in a collaborative, professional manner with emphasis on clear, proactive, and prompt internal and external communication

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Different organizations attach different meanings to words. Below is how IGF defines the following terms.

TERM

DEFINITION

Distribution

Building relationships with manufacturers and producers to purchase, warehouse, and handle last-mile delivery of their products as a result of finding “homes” for those products in the marketplace.

Independent

Not requiring or relying on something else: not contingent. In this context, stand-alone, often single location, businesses filling demand niches.

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Mechanical equipment used for the movement, storage, control, and protection of materials, goods and products during manufacturing and distribution.

Quality

Taking utmost care by investing in the continuous improvement of the people and processes that make up the distribution lifecycle.

PAR levels

Periodic Automatic Replenishment, or PAR Levels, are minimum and maximum quantity limits set for a certain item. The item should be reordered when the quantity approaches the minimum level.

Strategic

Of great importance within an integrated whole or to a planned effect. In this context, the integrated whole is the sum of IGF’s core values, or “core foundations.”

Supplier

Service provider such as a broker, carrier, or third-party logistics provider (3PL).

Team

A number of persons cooperating in joint action.

Vendor

Domestic or foreign food product supplier.

CHEESE CUTTER ASSOCIATE DESCRIPTION

The Cheese Cutter Associate is responsible for maintaining par levels of IGF’s cut cheese and cheese plate program, enabling IGF to sell cheese in different formats and quantities. They fulfill orders on time and handle product in compliance with food-safe standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cheese Cutter Associate does the following.

  1. Maintains personal cleanliness; wears and maintains the cleanliness of assigned personal protective equipment (PPE)
  2. Keeps the cheese facility and equipment clean in compliance with food-safe handling requirements
  3. Checks the condition, quality, and expiration dates (“wholesomeness”) of cheese; maintains cold chain; reports any quality concerns
  4. Cuts cheese to desired specifications
    1. Verifies cheese type and weights, where necessary
    2. Cryovacs; wraps; generates and affixes product labels
  5. Applies a creative, solution-oriented approach to leverage existing resources and manage cost
  6. Refurbishes, or “cleans,” cheese and cured meats for salability, when necessary
  7. Prepares product samples for Culinary Sales on request
  8. Participates in product investigations, as appropriate
  9. Moves material both by hand and using equipment to and from the repack facility and warehouse locations; places items in assigned locations, ensuring proper FIFO rotation
  10. Effectively and responsibly uses and maintains technology hardware; tracks use of packaging materials
  11. Effectively and safely operates and maintains repack facility equipment and Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
    1. Complies with all use instructions and safety requirements
    2. Reports maintenance issues to appropriate personnel
  12. Contributes to the team by performing other work as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum one year of back-of-house food service or cheese handling experience
  • ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred
  • Ability to read and understand invoices and other written materials
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume receiving/shipping environment
  • Experience with powered/motorized warehouse equipment (manual and electric pallet jacks) preferred
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, changing gears when required
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Dynamics, Excel, Teams, and Word) and other tech skills, including use of email, multi-line phone system, and text
  • Bilingual communications skills (English and Spanish) preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective communicator: ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, levels, and roles; high level of energy and self-motivation  
  • Sense of urgency: an ability to work quickly and accurately; ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate 
  • Creative and persistent problem solver: has a problem-solving mindset with good project and time management skills; solution-oriented  
  • Detail-oriented: has a keen eye for details without losing sight of the big picture 
  • Integrity: honest, discreet, and trustworthy; does what is right and necessary 
  • Humility: demonstrates humility and flexibility; recognizes achievements of others  
  • Curiosity and growth mindset: willingness to learn and grow 
  • Efficient and organized: able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to access and navigate every department within the organization
  • Must be able to bend, lift (at least 55 lb.), stretch, and climb (including ladders)
  • Must be able to sustain prolonged periods of standing and walking
  • Must be able to work across temperature zones (dry/refrigerated/frozen)
  • Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet using ladders, lifts, and MHE; must be able and willing to operate equipment as needed
  • Requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, arms, legs, eyes, and voice

M-F 6am - 2:30pm