Cider Maker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Windsor,
Nova Scotia
Cider Maker Responsibilities
- Product formulation and new product development
- Packaging and warehousing
- Customer deliveries management
- Quality assurance throughout the cider making process
- Maintenance of Food Safe Systems and Quality Systems
Education
- Wine making, Enology, Brewing degree
- Management degree an asset
- Food Safety Qualifications an asset
- Occupational Health & Safety qualifications
Work Experience
· 2+ years working in a commercial winery, cidery or brewery To demonstrate that you have a solid understanding of the fermentation process.
· Experience in the food & drink industry
Experience working with food safety standards, tasting panels, manufacturing processes.
· Seasonal demand/control experience in a manufacturing environment
Being able to deal with warehousing and production line aspects of cider making is essential.
· Supervisory experience
You will usually have to manage other staff, so experience in a managerial position is useful
Key Skills of a Cider Maker
· Cider or wine making experience
· Ability to manage staff
· Passion and curiosity for everything relating to cider including manufacturing processes, cider styles, and cider flavors
· Health & Safety knowledge
· Excellent IT skills
· Report writing and presentation skills
· Well-developed analytical thinking skills
· Problem solving skills and self-confidence
· Broad technical and mechanical knowledge
· Solid under pressure
· Attention to detail — required for monitoring ciders, managing inventory, keeping facilities clean, and controlling costs
· High level organizational skills
· Able to learn new skills and embrace technological innovation
· Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects.
Salary
To be negotiated
How To Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume.