Cheese Maker (dairy Processing) – Huntley Farm
2025-07-10T06:03:30+00:00
Zambeef Products PLC
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FULL_TIME
Chisamba
Chisamba
10101
Zambia
Production
Manufacturing & Warehouse
2025-07-24T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
The Responsibility for this Role Include:
- Cheesemaker will manage the initial stages of cheese production, including pasteurizing and separating milk to achieve the desired fat content.
- Preparing and monitoring bacterial cultures, manage the fermentation process, and work with rennet to coagulate the milk.
- Cheesemakers shape, salt, and drain the curd, which is the solid component of cheese.
- Overseeing the aging process, controlling temperature, humidity, and other factors to develop the cheese’s unique characteristics.
- Cheesemaker will operate various machinery, including vats, pumps, presses, and other equipment, and ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
- He/she will monitor the cheese’s quality throughout the process, conducting taste tests, and ensuring all products meet quality standards.
- Cheesemakers will adhere to strict food safety regulations, maintain documentation, and follow established protocols.
- Supervise junior staff, manage inventory, and contribute to the overall production planning.
- Maintaining detailed records of the production process, including temperature logs, ingredient quantities and quality control checks.
- Ability to collaborate with other team members and communicate effectively.
The Required Qualifications and Experience
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in a Food Science and any related field
- Proven experience in supervising and coordinating production staff.
- At least 2-year work Experience in a food production plant
The Required Attributes Include:
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Cheesemaker will manage the initial stages of cheese production, including pasteurizing and separating milk to achieve the desired fat content. Preparing and monitoring bacterial cultures, manage the fermentation process, and work with rennet to coagulate the milk. Cheesemakers shape, salt, and drain the curd, which is the solid component of cheese. Overseeing the aging process, controlling temperature, humidity, and other factors to develop the cheese’s unique characteristics. Cheesemaker will operate various machinery, including vats, pumps, presses, and other equipment, and ensure proper cleaning and sanitation. He/she will monitor the cheese’s quality throughout the process, conducting taste tests, and ensuring all products meet quality standards. Cheesemakers will adhere to strict food safety regulations, maintain documentation, and follow established protocols. Supervise junior staff, manage inventory, and contribute to the overall production planning. Maintaining detailed records of the production process, including temperature logs, ingredient quantities and quality control checks. Ability to collaborate with other team members and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations. Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Full Grade 12 Certificate Diploma in a Food Science and any related field Proven experience in supervising and coordinating production staff. At least 2-year work Experience in a food production plant
JOB-686f57b259c10
Vacancy title:
Cheese Maker (dairy Processing) – Huntley Farm
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Production, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
Zambeef Products PLC
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 24 2025
Duty Station:
Chisamba | Chisamba | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Responsibility for this Role Include:
- Cheesemaker will manage the initial stages of cheese production, including pasteurizing and separating milk to achieve the desired fat content.
- Preparing and monitoring bacterial cultures, manage the fermentation process, and work with rennet to coagulate the milk.
- Cheesemakers shape, salt, and drain the curd, which is the solid component of cheese.
- Overseeing the aging process, controlling temperature, humidity, and other factors to develop the cheese’s unique characteristics.
- Cheesemaker will operate various machinery, including vats, pumps, presses, and other equipment, and ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
- He/she will monitor the cheese’s quality throughout the process, conducting taste tests, and ensuring all products meet quality standards.
- Cheesemakers will adhere to strict food safety regulations, maintain documentation, and follow established protocols.
- Supervise junior staff, manage inventory, and contribute to the overall production planning.
- Maintaining detailed records of the production process, including temperature logs, ingredient quantities and quality control checks.
- Ability to collaborate with other team members and communicate effectively.
The Required Qualifications and Experience
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in a Food Science and any related field
- Proven experience in supervising and coordinating production staff.
- At least 2-year work Experience in a food production plant
The Required Attributes Include:
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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