The Cornish Cheese Company is a small, family run artisan dairy based at Knowle Farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor. For over 20 years we have been producing award winning Cornish cheeses using traditional methods, quality local milk and a passion for great food. We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team culture and our commitment to craftsmanship, quality and continuous learning. We are passionate about what we do and are always looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a growing artisan dairy business with strong roots in the countryside and a genuine love for great cheese.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- To execute all products as per company specifications.
- To execute all making in a hygienic and professional manner.
- There is much manual work involved: lifting equipment and ingredients, and moving cheese wheels around – nothing you lift will be over 15kg, if it is it is considered a 2 person job.
- Be responsible for meeting all time sensitive activities.
- To ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times, and to a high standard.
- Where applicable to adhere to the organic standards as set out by the BDA.
- To contribute to the award winning standard of all The Cornish Cheese Company’s cheeses.
- Be part of the team responsible for keeping the building clean.
- You’ll ensure that all work carried out is in accordance with the training and supervision you receive and in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and The Cornish Cheese Company’s risk assessments.
After this apprenticeship
We believe the cheese industry offers a huge amount of opportunity to learn and develop, and we are committed to supporting our team as they grow within the business. From hands on experience in artisan cheese making and dairy production to onsite mentoring and external training courses, there is always something new to learn. As the business continues to grow, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, lead projects and progress into supervisory or management roles within the team.