What does a Cheesemaker (EFZ) do?

Produces cheese and dairy products using traditional and modern methods

What education does Cheesemaker (EFZ) require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Cheesemaker (EFZ) earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 47'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Cheesemaker (EFZ)

Hospitality & Gastronomy

Cheesemakers produce cheese and dairy products. They process milk, monitor ripening processes, and develop new varieties. The Swiss cheese tradition with Gruyere, Emmental, and Appenzeller is world-renowned and deeply rooted in culture.

Entry

~CHF 47'000

CHF 3'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Cheesemaker (EFZ)

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ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 47'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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