JOBS

Cheese Production Support
Work in the creamery helping with all aspects of cheese production and aging. No experience required but a great attitude and work ethic important. General kitchen experience is helpful. Job includes lots of washing dishes, cleaning equipment, helping with cheesemaking, filling molds, affinage and packaging cheese for retail and wholesale distribution. You will be working at a seasonal farmstead dairy and cheesemaking operation that has an on-farm store & cafe, gardens, raises whey fed pigs and beef cattle and hosts small events on the farm. The job is 100% working in the creamery. 

Critical Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Work with kitchen & food processing equipment, knife handling, etc
  • Assist with packaging, operate vacuum sealer
  • Assist with filling molds, pressing cheese, moving to brine, moving to cellars
  • Assist with affinage – turn & wash cheeses wrap cheeses and move to walk-in
  • Operate COP (Clean out of Place) washer, pumps and recirculation lines
  • Hand wash vats, curd mill, tables, press, molds, equipment etc.
  • Follow sanitation guidelines
  • Lift up to 50 lbs, work on concrete in hot, cold or steamy conditions.
  • Follow directions – basic math and reading comprehension 

Requirements

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Ability to work independently and with other team members
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude

Helpful Experience

  • Prior Kitchen or Food Service Experience a plus
  • No cheesemaking experience required.

Seasonal Position: Mid-May to Mid October 2026, 30-35 hours a week

Compensation: $15.00/hr on-farm housing a possibility for the right candidate.  

To Apply: Please email resume with letter/email detailing your interest and why this would be a good job for you. Send correspondence to jen@ashevillecheese.com

All ages, genders, and ethnicities welcome to apply. 

Posted 04/06/2026

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Delivery Driver

Deliver cheese every Wednesday morning to Greenville and Friday morning to Asheville from our farm in the Green Creek area of Columbus. Must be reliable and consistent and have a positive & professional attitude when delivering to customers. You will be delivering to restaurants and busy kitchens. Finding parking can be challenging during busy times. We have a small refrigerated van which all deliveries are made in. All applicants must have a clean driving record and we will check it. 

Critical Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Safe operation of a motor vehicle
  • Ability to drive on the interstate and navigate busy city streets
  • Good attitude and friendly interaction with customers
  • Time aware
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and sometimes walk several blocks or up and down flights of stairs
  • Manage paperwork & delivery invoices with cheese, occasionally receive payment

Requirements

  • Clean Driving Record
  • Reliable

Days & Hours

  • Wednesdays 9am to Noon or 1pm
  • Fridays 9am to 2pm (Varies depending on # of deliveries)

Compensation $15.00 per hour