Employment

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Become a member of our team!

Our cheesemakers have come to us from a variety of previous work experiences, but we’re united by a passion for cheese, strong attention to detail, and a true respect for physical and demanding labor. Are you detail-oriented and creative? Able to think while working with your hands? Let’s work together!

What we do is very skilled and specific to our own cheesemaking. While a professional background in cheese or food production is useful, we also train folks from all sorts of previous work experiences. If you want to be a part of a small, hard-working, creative, and very personal team of multi-talented individuals, you may find your fit here.

Current Job Opening: Assistant Cheesemaker

Capriole Goat Cheese is an artisan creamery that has been located on a family farm in Greenville, IN for over 30 years. Every part of what we do requires head, hands, and heart: a learned understanding of how milk becomes cheese, physical labor similar to kitchen work, and dedication to the exciting craft of producing the best possible cheeses. Our market includes some of the finest restaurants and cheese shops across the country and demands a consistent focus on quality. We're looking for the right person to become part of our team of hardworking individuals with a shared passion of cheese craftsmanship.

Note for COVID-19: The health of our cheesemakers and customers is our very first priority. We’re a small crew; we are all fully vaccinated; we follow CDC guidelines for masking.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

  • Packaging cheese for sale.

  • Learning the procedures to make each cheese.

  • Helping to care for cheeses in all of our aging rooms.

  • Record-keeping of all cheese production.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 - 50 lbs.

  • Some culinary or food production experience is appreciated, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Paid time off

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

If interested, please email us a brief cover letter/introduction and resume with “Assistant Cheesemaker Position” in subject line. Or, alternatively, send your information to us via our Indeed ad here. We hope to hear from you!