Jeremy Pray
Greensboro Bend,VT
Summary
Dedicated Cheese Maker with a solid background in artisan cheese production and quality assurance. Skilled in team collaboration, staff training, and effective communication, driving improvements in production processes and maintaining compliance with health regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cheese Maker
Jasper Hill Farm
Greensboro Bend, Vermont
03.2022 - Current
- Produced a variety of artisan cheeses using traditional fermentation techniques.
- Monitored milk quality to ensure optimal flavor and texture in cheese production.
- Operated and maintained cheese-making equipment for consistent product quality.
- Documented production processes to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new staff members on how to properly use machines and tools involved in the cheese making process.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Performed tests such as moisture content analysis using a refractometer or hydrometer.
- Measured out specific amounts of ingredients based on recipes for different types of cheeses being produced.
- Instructed employees on proper sanitation procedures while handling dairy products.
- Collaborated with other members of staff to develop new ideas for creating specialty cheeses.
- Maintained accurate records of production batches, including ingredients used, temperature settings, aging times.
- Conducted sensory evaluations on finished cheeses to assess quality and flavor consistency.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for making cheeses such as cultures, rennet tablets, salt, molds.
- Cleaned and sterilized vats, pumps, hoses and other equipment used in the cheese making process.
- Ran CIP systems to clean vats, EFVs and curd lines.
- Contributed to positive work environment for all staff members through active listening and effective communication.
- Checked malfunctioning equipment and applied troubleshooting measures to get machines back up and running.
- Identified, troubleshot and resolved wide range of mechanical malfunctions and production concerns.
Machine Operator
Ethan Allen Furniture
Orleans, Vermont
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Operated machinery to manufacture high-quality furniture products.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment consistently.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products for compliance with standards.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
Education
BBA - Business Managment
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island, RI 08.1999 - 05.2004
Bernards High School
Bernardsville, NJSkills
- Cheese production
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Sensory evaluation
- Inventory management
- Compliance documentation
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Food safety regulations
- Equipment monitoring
- Goal setting
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
Timeline
Cheese Maker
Jasper Hill Farm
03.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Ethan Allen Furniture
09.2017 - 03.2022
BBA - Business Managment
Roger Williams University
08.1999 - 05.2004
Bernards High School