Cheesehouse Intern

Many Fold Farm is looking for the right person to intern alongside our cheese house staff.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the cheese making process
• Turning cheeses
• Wrapping and packaging finished cheeses
• Extensive, daily cleaning of tools, floors, etc.
• Occasional milking

Requirements

• The candidate must be prepared to work on average 10-12 hours/day with two days per week off *not Saturday or Sunday* as these are our farmers market days and we require extra help on those days.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions is essential.
• Ability to work independently
• The ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must not mind hot, humid conditions
• Must not mind working inside a refrigerator (wrapping & organizing cheeses)
• Must be willing to get wet
• Must understand that personal and food safety is paramount
• An appreciation for cheeses and sustainable agriculture
• An unshakeable positive attitude
• The ability to learn by watching and asking rather than needing to be shown

Folks who are prone to whine, complain, or do not understand a go get ‘em work ethic need not apply. There is lots to learn, but no handholding.

Internships in our cheesehouse are what you make of them. We don’t control the quality of your experience. You do.

This position is open on a rolling basis.

Compensation:

• Housing (comfortable, brand new intern house with semi-private room, shared kitchen & bath)
• $400/month stipend, some meals
• An incredible learning experience