Job Description

A great prospect to get commercial experience in the food and beverage industry. Be involved in every step of the process -from receiving fruit and pressing to fermentation management, aging, blending, and packaging. You will work directly with our head cider maker to maintain strict quality standards and deliver a consistent, exceptional product.

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Requirements

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Physical Capability: Ability to stand for long periods, work in cold/wet cellar conditions, and safely lift up to 25kg.

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Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to sanitation, precision & cleaning.

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Workplace Safety: Familiarity with chemical safety, safe handling of high-pressure equipment, and cellar procedures.

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Bonus: Technical repairs skills & machine servicing capability.

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Key Responsibilities

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Fruit Processing & Fermentation: Assist with fruit receiving, milling, pressing, yeast inoculation, and monitoring active fermentations (tracking gravity, temperature, and pH).

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Cellar Operations: Perform transfers, rackings, carbonation management, and fining/filtration.

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Packaging: Operate and assist with bottling, canning, and kegging runs.

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Sanitation & Hygiene: Maintain strict sanitation protocols (CIP) across all tanks, hoses, pumps, and packaging equipment.

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📌 Cider Maker (Yanakie)
🏢 Gurneys Cider
📍 Yanakie