Job description
Private Advertiser is seeking a motivated Cheesemaker Assistant to join our small, artisanal dairy team in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor. This entry level role offers hands on training in traditional cheesemaking, sanitation, and packaging, with room to grow as you gain skills and confidence in our dairy operation. The successful candidate will work closely with production staff to ensure quality products, consistent hygiene, and timely packaging.
In this role you will learn how to handle curds, monitor temperatures, and assist with packaging and labeling. We value reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn best practices in food safety and dairy handling. This is a full time position with competitive monthly pay and supportive colleagues who are passionate about craft cheese.
Ideally you bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a basic understanding of cleanliness and safety in a food production environment. No prior cheesemaking experience is required. On the job training is provided, and there are opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you grow with the team.
We offer a structured onboarding process, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative work environment focused on quality and safety. If you enjoy practical, hands on learning and want to contribute to the creation of premium cheeses, this role is for you.
Responsibility
- Assist with cheese production steps including day to day curd handling and monitoring fermentation
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across production areas and equipment
- Assist with packaging, labeling, and palletising finished cheeses
- Support temperature control, inventory checks, and proper rotation of ingredients
- Help with quality checks during production and note any deviations
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and food safety guidelines
- Collaborate with the team to meet daily production goals
- Adhere to company policies and corrective action procedures
Qualification
- Interest in food production and dairy craftsmanship
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 kg
- Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety
- Reliable, punctual, and a good team player
- Willingness to learn artisanal cheesemaking techniques
- Basic math and measurement skills and ability to follow recipes and SOPs
- Adhere to workplace safety guidelines and personal hygiene standards
- Fluent in Malay and English and able to communicate with team