Back Forty Artisan Cheese - Perth, Canada - Back Forty Artisan Cheese (Mississippi Station, ON.)
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Description
Back Forty Artisan Cheese / Farmstead
(1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station, ON.)
Summer Residency Program
About:
Founded in 2000, Back Forty Artisan Cheese and farmstead is family operated micro cheese producer that specializes in the craft of raw sheep milk cheese.
In addition to our cheese production and distribution, we open our farm shop and tasting room to the public on weekends and provide true farm to table dining in a casual outdoor setting.
Sourcing from our surrounding culinary gardens and pastures as well as our local farm partners, Back Forty highlights the areas bounty and has become a sought after destination for cheese and food lovers.
Back Forty rests along the picturesque Canadian Mississippi River in the rural cottage region of North Frontenac, Ontario.With live fire cooking, cider orchard, outdoor adventures, licensed bistro and yearly festivals, Back Forty has become a unique agri-tourism and food destination.
We are seeking a highly motivated and positive individual that is looking to learn, grow, contribute, and add value to all aspects of the farm and dairy.
The goal of the residency program is to provide the chosen individual with a rare and unique opportunity to deepen their connection, understanding, and relationship with food and the land from which it stems.
The knowledge will be made available by full immersion into the farm and rural environment where you will gain valuable hands on experience through the practice of farming, cooking, creating, and living.
The role will consist of three main elements: _Food Prep & Cook, Artisan Cheese, and Farmstead._
- Some of the primary duties may include:_
- Dough preparation for pizza, bagels, sourdough loaves etc.
- Preparation of all necessary ingredients as directed. This includes growing, harvesting, cleaning etc.
- Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to stay calm under pressure and be able to handle heavy traffic flow during peak service times.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment. Assist with post shift clean up
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Artisan Cheese:
Learn some of the fundamentals of artisan cheese production from Canada's first and longest standing raw sheep milk cheese producer.
Back Forty Cheese is a favorite among many of the Countries top chefs and food lovers and specializes in all varieties of cheese production (fresh cheese and yogurt, pasta filita, bloomy rinds, washed rinds, blue cheese, semi hard and hard aged cheese)- Some of the primary duties may include_
- Full cheese kitchen cleaning and sanitation including equipment, appliances, ageing racks, tools etc. All items must be kept clean during and post make. Keeping a clean and sanitary kitchen is very important to the success of the dairy.
- Learning and participating in the craft of artisan cheese making
- May assist with raw milk receiving, inspection and testing
- Preparing cheese for aging room, ie. Weighing, salting, brining and/or waxing
- May assist with affinage (the art and science of caring for and aging cheeses) this includes washing, piercing, smoking, torching and wrapping cheeses.
- Assist with cutting, packaging and pricing cheese for farmers markets and cheese shop / event sales
Organic Farming:
Primary responsibilities will be to perform the duties of feeding, pasture rotation management and caring for all livestock on the farmstead.
The proper care of animals involves keeping the animal areas, lots and barns clean and free from manure and extraneous objects.
The job is to be performed in an efficient manner to allow the production of a high-quality product and promote animal well-being and comfort.
We grow the majority of our menu items and you will spend time growing and maintaining the organic garden. Learn and assist with soil cultivating, companion planting, pest management and heritage varieties.- Some of the responsibilities will include:_
- Feeding livestock hogs, cows, chickens, and sheep and provide fresh water.
- Be certain lots and barns are kept clean. Weekly mucking of stalls, providing fresh bedding, daily cleaning of water containers and feeding bowls.
- Assist in any special projects or routine maintenance of farmstead in coordination with manager. This may include garden hoeing, maintaining a weed free fungal duff zone in orchards, fencing projects etc.
The rural area is primarily cottage country and the farm is situated on the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield and surrounded by 1000's of beautiful lakes.
Frontenac County is recognized as having one of the darkest sky's
