Chaseholm Farm

Last Updated On: May 28th, 2021 at 08:29AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
100 Chase Road
Pine Plains, New York, 12567

Primary Contact: Rory Chase
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 5183980368
    Email: rory@cfcreamery.com

Website: https://www.cfcreamery.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Chaseholm Farm Creamery makes small batch, artisanal cheese; producing both raw and pasteurized milk cheeses, including bloomy rind, washed rind, and fresh cheeses. Chaseholm Farm is certified Organic and practices 100% grass fed rotational grazing. The Creamery is located on the multi-generational Chaseholm Farm, just outside of Pine Plains, NY.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 4/1/2021
Internship Ends: open ended
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: no deadline
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months

Internship Details:

Full time Cheesemaker Position (housing not included)
You will assist in all aspects of cheesemaking; it is an excellent opportunity to learn a new craft. Job duties will include milk receiving, pasteurizing, cheese production, administering cleaning and sanitation protocols, general plant and equipment cleaning, cheese ripening & affinage, cheese packaging and labeling.

Educational Opportunities: You will assist in all aspects of cheesemaking; it is an excellent opportunity to learn a new craft. Job duties will include milk receiving, pasteurizing, cheese production, administering cleaning and sanitation protocols, general plant and equipment cleaning, cheese ripening & affinage, cheese packaging and labeling.

Skills Desired: Experience in the field of cheesemaking is not required but a strong work ethic and team spirit are a must. If you are experienced in dairy processing all the better. Work can be physically demanding at times; an ideal candidate should be able to lift 30 lbs comfortably. Come spend a day with us for a working interview and meet the team.

Meals: no

Stipend: Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and social security number are required. Pay starts at $15/hour (more with experience), with time and a half for Overtime.We look forward to hearing from you.

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email