Assistant Cider Maker Opportunity (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Salt Spring Wild Cider (http://www.saltspringwildcider.com/)

  Salt Spring, British Columbia

Salt Spring Wild Cider is looking for a full- time Assistant Cider Maker. We make thoughtful cider using only organic apples here on our 5 acre farm on Salt Spring. The successful candidate will look forward to doing the following duties:

• ·      Picking, pressing and fermenting apples/pears from some 150 properties all over Salt Spring during harvest season
• ·      Pressing other fruits and imbuing different ingredients as needed
• ·      Pitching yeast, or following wild fermentation techniques as implemented by the lead cider makers, year-round
• ·      Managing ferments, racking tanks, aging, barrel aging.
• ·      Innovation in the cidery
• ·      Following high standards of sanitation in all areas of the cidery: CIP of bright tanks, bottlers, pumps, IBC's, keg washer/fillers, floors, floor drains,  etc.
• ·      Work safely with various chemicals that are used for cleaning/sanitizing
• ·      Work safely around C02 tanks
• ·      Bottling and pasteurizing ciders
• ·      Communicating with lead cider makers and other staff
• ·      Giving tours as needed
• ·      Managing inventories as needed
• ·      Operate forklifts and power jack
• ·      Must be able to work some weekends (and possible evenings) as needed

We're looking for someone with the following experience and interests:

• ·      Previous fermentation experience in a professional environment
• ·      Experience using forklifts and power jacks
• ·      Experience with CIP for bright/fermentation tanks and established/proven sanitation techniques/skills
• ·      Love and passion for making cider
• ·      Experience keg filling/washing is an asset
• ·      Comfort around C02 tanks- connecting/disconnecting, storing, etc.
• ·      Be physically fit with the ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
• ·      Efficient, practical,  trustworthy and safety conscious
• ·      Interest in innovation
• ·      Ability to work with limited or no supervision and carry on with high standards
• ·      Interest in working as part of a great team in a friendly, laid back environment
• ·      Ability to keep up with SSW quotas for bottling and fermentation
• ·      Valid Driver's Licence
• ·      Must have or attain year-round accommodation on Salt Spring Island

We offer very competitive pay and a fantastic opportunity to grow and learn on a beautiful island while making some of BC's tastiest ciders. Please write to Gerda & Mike at [email protected] with a cover letter and resume. Only interested candidates will be contacted for an interview. (Temporary accommodation may be provided for the right off-island person)

 

How To Apply

Attn: Gerda & Mike

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