A professional who evaluates and grades body, texture, flavor, and color of natural cheese. Respnsibilities include:

• Pushes trier into cheese to obtain sample plug.
• Smells and tastes cheese for odor, acidity, and flavor.
• Examines cheese with fingers to determine firmness and texture.
• Observes cheese for color, shape, size, finish, and surface blemishes.
• Records weight, grade, and identifying data.
• Must hold state or federal license.
• May buy cheese and assist with production problems.