Cheese Maker / Plant Manager in Kingston, Ontario

Responsibilities - Cook milk and specified ingredients to make cheese, according to formula. - Pasteurize and separate milk to obtain butterfat content and protein. - Turn valve to fill vat with milk and heat milk to specified temperature. - Dump measured amounts of calcium chloride and starter into milk. - Start agitator to mix ingredients. - Test sample of milk for acidity and allow agitator to mix ingredients until specified level of acidity reach. - Dump and mix measure amount of rennet into milk. - Ensure cheeses are of the highest quality and are produced in accordance with the government regulations. - Stop agitator to allow milk to coagulate into curd. - Pull curd knives through curd or separate curd with hand scoop to release whey. - Observe thermometer, adjusts steam valve and starts agitator to stir and cook curd at prescribed temperature for specified time. - Squeeze and stretch sample of curd with fingers and extend cooking time for firmness or texture. - Management, growth and development of all products made in the dairy. - Give direction to cheese maker helper or other workers to make curd, drain whey from curd, add ingredients, such as seasonings, cut, pile and pump and press curd into specified shapes. - Work as a team member to support sales including requested attendances at customer presentations, seminars or other events. - Mentor, motivate and develop employees in a team atmosphere. - Manage the cheese making process from start to finish while maximizing its efficiency by driving continuous quality improvement, optimum yields and minimizing waste. - Oversee workers to ensure that proper GMPs follow. - Direct other workers who immerse cheese in brine and place or turn cheese blocks on shelves to cure cheese. - Taste, smell, feel and observe sample of cheese for quality. - Record amount of ingredients used, test results, time cycles and corrective actions. - Manage quality control, health and safety standards and daily record keeping to HACCP standards. - Make variation in time cycles and ingredients used for succeeding batches to ensure optimum yields and product quality - Assist in the formulation development of new cheeses and optimization of formula for current cheese to ensure maximum yield and product quality. - Ensure sufficient cheese of the right age profile is available to meet sales requirements. - Recognize and implement continuous improvement systems and methods. - Ordering and receiving milk and manage processes for whey, cream and waste water. - Formulation of new cheeses. - Report to General Manager. Requirements - Strong leadership skills. - Capacity for continuous learning. - Good understanding of computers including MS Word & excel. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work on repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy. - Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. - Excellent cheese making knowledge and skills. - Positive attitude, flexible approach, ability to work as a team and commitment for goals. - Willingness to adhere to the strictest level of hygiene at all times. Qualifications - Must have a milk graders certificate or can obtain one. - College Degree/Diploma with 5+ years of experience in food industry but not absolutely necessary for the right person. - Cheese Makers training course (preferred) You must quote Job #xxxx on all related correspondence. Apply Here resumes@adventis.ca Full Job Listhttp://www.adventis.ca/job-opportunities.php Adventis Company Website www.adventis.cawww.adventis.caListing originally posted at http://www.bullhornreach.com/job/xxxx45_cheese-maker-plant-manager-kingston-on-canada?utm_source=oodle.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=job&utm_campaign=feeds1