Zingerman's Creamery, LLC
Creamery Cheese and Gelato Production Staff (Finance)
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
Prepares materials and ingredients such as making chocolate chips, roasting nuts and prepping fruitUses 140 quart Hobart mixer to prepare spreads, etc.Prepares materials for cheese making (i.e. dishwashing, sanitizing all workspaces and equipment)Uses gelato machine to make gelato and ice creamCompletes a variety of cheese making tasks (i.e. hand-forming, washing, bagging, ladling, flipping, molding etc.)Prepares base mix by heating and cooling using a pasteurizerResponsible for the storage of product in freezers, including proper labelingKeeps daily records for batch information and inventoryWashes dishesFollows all standard operating procedures and checklistsUses all equipment safelyKeeps a clean, safe and sanitary work areaFollows SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)Follows all Food Safety and HAACP policiesAttends and participates in huddles
Other Functions:
Cross trains and assists in other departments as neededAttends and participates in Zingerman's events and learnings
Physical demands are:
Standing, reaching, bending, stooping for long periods of timeAble to lift 50 pounds regularly, including overhead for high shelves
The Success Patterns for this position are:
Culinary degree or certification, or equivalent work experience preferred1-2 years of production or commercial kitchen experience preferredGood computer skillsAble to work in a wet environment
Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:
Passion for great food!Comfortable working in front of a viewing window for guestsGreat enthusiasm and positivity a mustLoves working with a teamOrganized, enthusiastic and creativeCommunicates effectivelyAbility to do monotonous tasks meticulouslyCan self manage and be willing to move between many varied jobsHandle complexity and paradox with ease