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Food Production Technical and Quality Manager - Cheese

J F Temple and Son Ltd
Wells next the Sea, Norfolk

Posted: 10 Mar 2025

Deadline: 21 Apr 2025

Compensation: £28,000 -£40,000 per year (or more according to skills, could include housing and opportunity for progression to business ownership)

Paid Permanent

Job description

Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

Are you passionate about artisan cheese, sustainability, and quality? Do you dream of working in a scenic location where your expertise in food production can shine? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

If you do not meet our specification- well go ahead and tell us what strengths you do have!

We’re an award-winning producer of artisan cheese, crafted with care using the milk from our own herd of Brown Swiss cows. Our commitment to animal welfare and climate-sensitive farming is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by green energy (biogas and solar), our farm produces 30-35 tonnes of exceptional hard and soft cheeses annually, using 7,000 litres of milk each week.

We’re offering opportunities for growth we need someone who shares our passion for producing world-class cheese within a regulated environment.

Your Role:

As the Food Production Technical and Quality Manager, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining the high standards that have made our cheese award-winning. You’ll oversee and refine production systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while upholding the integrity and flavour of our product.

About You:

• You love exceptional food and have a deep appreciation for artisan cheese.
• You understand the technical and regulatory aspects of food production.
• You’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Why Join Us?

• Stunning Location: Based in the picturesque North Norfolk countryside, just three miles from the sea and surrounded by a national landscape.
• Convenient Access: One hour from Norwich, 1.5 hours from Cambridge, and 2.5 hours from London.
• Sustainability Focus: Be part of a team that values renewable energy, animal welfare, and climate-sensitive farming.
• Career Growth: We offer opportunities to grow within the company

Application information

If you’re ready to combine your love of food, technical expertise, and a passion for sustainability in a truly unique setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of our journey to create exceptional cheese with purpose and passion

Email your CV and covering letter to cmt@mrstemplescheese.co.uk

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