Assistant Cheesemaker

Recruiter:

Insight Recruitment

Job Ref:

WC000097/TC

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location:

Wilderness, South Africa

Salary:

R15 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
If you have a passion for food or food science, or some experience in cheese making, we would love to hear from you.

Our client is a respected dairy farm, who has been expanding their range of cheeses. They're offering an opportunity for an assistant to work with an experienced cheese-maker with many years of knowledge and craft.

POSITION INFO:
Depending on your level of expertise you will:

Assist in cheese-making from milk to maturation
Or learn the art and science of cheese-making from milk to maturation
Assist in daily production and maintenance of cheese-making equipment
Support in hygiene, record-keeping, and quality assurance tasks
Participate in occasional weekend work during busy periods

Requirements:

Some experience with cheese-making is first prize
A young person, with a keen interest in food, a basic understanding of food science and microbiology.
Willingness to learn and get stuck in
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well independently and as part of a small team
Comfortable working in a farm-based environment

Depending on your level of experience, our client can offer:

Full training provided with potential to gain a formal qualification
Long-term career growth in a growing artisan cheese operation
If needed shared on-farm accommodation available (ideal for a single person)
Be part of something special – from pasture to plate

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