Please note this is rural and not on public transport links- own vehicle essential.
The Fine Cheese Co. is a world-renowned specialist in artisan cheeses, dedicated to sourcing, maturing, and supplying exceptional cheeses from the UK and Europe. We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Cheesemonger to join our team, working closely with our cheese specialists to ensure our customers receive the very best.
Key Responsibilities:
· Offload, check, and book in incoming cheese deliveries, ensuring products are stored correctly.
· Brush, turn, and care for cheeses to maintain quality during maturation.
· Cut, wrap, weigh, and label cheeses and other chilled goods to fulfil daily orders.
· Check that chilled deliveries match purchase orders, raising any discrepancies with the Buyer or Cheese Quality Manager.
· Participate in weekly "Ripe & Ready" cheese tastings to assess quality and readiness.
· Maintain clean and organised cheese storage and cutting areas at all times.
· Carry out periodic stock-takes.
· Assist the Warehouse Team with packing orders when required.
· Follow the Company's Health & Safety Policy and best practices.
· Ensure the highest food safety and quality standards are met and maintained.
· Work flexibly to meet operational needs, including some weekend work over the festive period
Benefits:
* Free on-site canteen providing breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee.
* Weekly staff cheese sale.
* Occasional visits to cheese producers to learn about cheesemaking and assist our cheese specialists in selecting cheeses.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is NOT an option.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,600.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Chippenham SN14 8HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person