Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'612 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 53'328 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'374 |
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Swiss professionsFood
Käseeinkäufer/in
You check cheese quality and classify varieties for trade.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Cheese trade experts inspect goods, assess taste profiles, and ensure quality for producers and customers.
At the heart of the cheese industry, you champion quality and taste. As a specialist, you evaluate goods against strict criteria. You work closely with producers to ensure only the best varieties reach the market. Your sharp senses and professional knowledge form the foundation for successful purchases and satisfied customers.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryDairy Processing
Swissdoc 0.210.51.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Food Salesman. Based on 171 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'298 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 51'295 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'750 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 54'520 | 32 |
| Vaud | CHF 50'591 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 53'314 | 128 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 52'300 | 7 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 51'600 | 11 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 51'100 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Käseeinkäufer/in
Official education path
Entry is made through specific further training or a professional aptitude test in the cheese trade.
Typical training path
Käseeinkäufer/in
Prerequisites
- Höhere Fachprüfung als Milchtechnologe/-technologin
Requirements
- Taste and smell sense
- Hygiene awareness
- Interest in cheese quality issues
- Organoleptic skills
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is often possible through related dairy professions or a completed training in the food industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sharp senses
- Hygiene awareness
- Professional interest
- Organoleptic skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the inspection station and carefully analyze the rind and the inside of the wheels. With targeted questions, you clarify the ripening process and document the results for further processing.
- You thoroughly inspect incoming cheese varieties for their condition.
- Your senses help you determine taste profiles and ripeness levels accurately.
- You classify the goods strictly according to the agreed quality standards.
- In close coordination with producers, you discuss the assessments.
- You document the results and forward the goods accordingly.
- Your professional assessment ensures high product quality for the market.
Working conditions
You typically work in cheese factories, wholesale warehouses, or specialized sales companies. Your workplace is often cool and geared towards daily goods inspection.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Milchwirtschaftlicher Verein SMVGurtenstrasse 6, 3001 Bern
- FROMARTE Die Schweizer KäsespezialistenGurtengasse 6, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Sharp senses
- Hygiene awareness
- Professional interest
- Organoleptic skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Cool environment
- High responsibility
- Repetitive tasks
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