The NOS for Cheesemaker document describes in detail one hundred and thirty (130) main tasks Cheesemakers perform. Each main task lists the job performance indicators (behaviours) and knowledge requirements that an experienced, fully proficient Cheesemaker must be able to demonstrate when performing the task.
Cheesemakers are responsible for performing the tasks or overseeing the processes for processing milk to develop coagulum/curd and for applying various cheese-making techniques, as required, to create the unique characteristics of the numerous types of cheese.
There are essential skills profiles for the occupations below. The closest essential skills profile for cheesemaker will be the process control & machine operator.
Some competencies for cheesemaker include dairy processing, food production management, food packaging, food safety management system, pest control, and much more.