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Posted: Mon, March 9, 2026

$15–20/hour Lawrenceville, NJ job

Phone Number: 609-219-0053

Email: cherrygrovefarmwholesale@gmail.com

Company description:
Owned by the Hamill family for more than a century, Cherry Grove Farm was started in 2002 as a direct outgrowth of the Hamills’ passion for the land, their Central Jersey community, and sustainable food production.

Cherry Grove uses the farmstead cheesemaking model, meaning that we do everything on site, from raising and milking the cows to making and aging our cheese. By keeping the process in-house, we are able to ensure that we use only the best quality milk from humanely treated cattle who graze on over 200 acres of verdant pasture.

Within a decade of its founding, Cherry Grove established itself as one of the region’s premier cheesemakers, garnering numerous national awards that reflect the care taken in every step of the cheesemaking process. The quality of our cheese reflects the high standards we keep in stewarding our land. We are committed to practicing regenerative agriculture, regularly rotating where our animals are grazing so that both they and the land remain as healthy as possible.

WE WELCOME ALL APPLICANTS, emphasis on ALL as in we value diverse backgrounds

Internship description:
Cherry Grove Farm is looking for someone keen to learn by working with us making cheese. We are looking for someone to join us ideally from NOW till mid-February 2027. However, FLEXIBLE for the right fit!

Learn cheesemaking from udder to market, though your main focus will be, naturally, making cheese! This includes learning loads of food safety, relevant microbiology, and chemistry. In the cheese room, you will learn the basic steps of cheesemaking, work with us on making our line of award winning cheeses and eventually learn to lead your own makes. Sensory training specific to cheese will be had – get ready for some cheese tastings!

Fair warning: there is a lot of repetitive scrubbing, washing dishes, and brushing and washing rinds. That is the nature of cheesemaking. A patient personality is a must.

This is a great opportunity to work first-hand within our local food system with our quality farmstead products: cheese, pasture raised meats, eggs (sometimes) and honey–and enjoy a 30% discount in our farm store. On site housing is an option with free wifi and a shared kitchen.

No prior cheesemaking experience is necessary, though some kitchen or cheese experience is a plus. Passion for cheese and a desire to learn are essential.

Compensation: This position is hourly, $15–20/hour.

Application instructions:
E-mail your resume and cover letter to Paul and Christine at cherrygrovefarmwholesale@gmail.com