We are Hiring!

Job title: General Food Operative- Specialty Dairy Sector 

The Opportunity: Work as a team player in the making, preparation and dispatch of high quality cheese. Be part of the  team of 25 crafting  Ireland’s most recognised international specialty cheese-Cashel Blue, from their cheese-rooms, near Cashel, in Co. Tipperary.

 Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?

With attention to detail, do you enjoy working in quality focused, detailed environment?

Are you looking to not work shifts? This job may be the one for you. 

The Details: 

Location: Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, Beechmount, Fethard, Co. Tipperary E91 E828 – we are based in the countryside within 20 minutes drive of Killenaule, Fethard, Thurles and Cashel.

Main tasks of Job: 

• Assistant to production
• Maintaining high level of food safety and hygiene in environment and product
• Working according to Standard Operating Procedures, and the company HACCP Plan
• Completion of verification checks 
• Working with a team of between 2 and 9 depending on activity 
• Preparing orders for a wide range of national and international customers
• Any other reasonable task as directed by Team Leader/Head Cheesemaker
• Flexibility 

Requirements: 

• Availability from 6.30am to 3pm 
• Previous experience in food or pharmaceutical sector
• Availability 1 day per weekend (morning only) 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to lift up to 18kg 
• A positive attitude
• Availability to start in September 

Note we are open to taking on school leavers who have previous work experience in food or agriculture. 

Benefits: 

• Working from a Grade A Food site 
• Paid break time 
• Family friendly hours 
• Internationally recognised brand

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

Please email us at infor@cashelblue.com – with your CV and a covering letter.

Please include the following with your application:

• A cover letter explaining why you are interested in working with us. As a people-focused business, we would like to learn more about you, your interests and your experience.
• A copy of your CV.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide copies of any qualifications referred to in their application.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. Please note that in the context of maintaining food hygiene and production, the capability to bear weights of up to 19kg is a job requirement.