Thank you for your interest in Grafton Village Cheese, a business of the nonprofit Windham Foundation.
The Grafton Village Cheese Company produces Vermont-made, handcrafted aged cheddar and specialty cheeses using traditional methods and milk from local dairy farms. It is a national leader in artisanal cheese making. It is a for profit business of the nonprofit Windham Foundation, based in Grafton, Vermont. The mission of the Windham Foundation is to promote the vitality of Grafton and Vermont’s rural communities through its philanthropic and educational programs and the GVCC is an important contributor to these endeavors.
Available Job Opportunities with Grafton Village Cheese
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Cheesemonger Apprentice
Position Summary:
Duties and responsibilities include providing superior customer service to our customers, educating customers about cheese and other products in the shop, assisting with pairings and selections for patrons and participating in receiving and stocking product. All personnel are encouraged to work as a team member to meet company social, product and food safety goals.
Essential Job Functions:
• Ability to work varied hours any day of the week – must be available weekends
• Capacity to multi-task
• Exemplary customer service and team player abilities
• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Desire to become part of a unique team that cares about quality product and customer service
• Attend training to gain essential food safety knowledge
• Be responsible to communicate/report and food safety or quality problems to appropriate supervisor/manager
Required Skills:
• Strong communication/collaboration skills
• Decision making
• Working as part of a team
• Consistent attendance is required
Required Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years in a related industry helpful but not required
Apply to: Sherry DiBernardo, via email or mail at Grafton Village Cheese, 400 Linden Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Please, no phone calls.
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