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Fromager Job Description

Fromager Job Description Template

The Fromager is a highly skilled artisan responsible for the selection, storing, ripening, and selling of various cheeses. They expertly analyze, describe and advise customers, as well as maintaining inventory, and ensuring exceptional quality. Exceptional expertise and knowledge of different cheese types are essential in this role.

Responsibilities:

  • fromager Job Responsibilities:
  • Select and purchase high-quality dairy products for the production of cheese;
  • Oversee the cheese production process from start to finish, including monitoring temperature and humidity levels;
  • Taste and evaluate cheese samples to ensure they meet quality standards;
  • Maintain accurate records of cheese production and inventory levels;
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and promote new cheese products;
  • Train and supervise cheese production staff;
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations;
  • Continuously seek out new cheese-making techniques and technologies to improve production efficiency and quality.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of cheese varieties, including their origins, textures, and flavor profiles
  • Ability to identify cheese defects and maintain quality control
  • Experience in cheese aging techniques and equipment maintenance
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to make recommendations based on customer preferences
  • Physical ability to lift and move heavy cheese wheels and equipment
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
  • Ability to work efficiently and quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in ordering and managing inventory to ensure a well-stocked and varied selection of cheeses