Assistant Distiller

  • Elora
  • Elora Distilling Company

Job Summary : Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Preparing raw ingredients for processing
  • Operating and cleaning our manual bottling system
  • Spirit blending by following recipe formulation sheets
  • Creating washes for vodka, rum, and whiskey
  • Operating our stripping still, finishing still, and dedicated gin still
  • CIP of stills, fermenting vessels, and alcohol tanks
  • Safe handling of high proof alcohol
  • Operate and troubleshoot minor issues with our boiler, pumps, and glycol cooling system
  • Calculate and track volumes for CRA and Excise duty purposes through the use of a calibrated hydrometer and thermometer
  • Cask management and maintenance
  • Ensure a safe, clean working environment. Clean up spills, avoid creating trip hazards, and communicate any potential issues to other team members.
  • Guide distillery tours and tastings, participate in distillery events
  • Use and operation of forklift. Will certify.

Job Requirements :

  • Distilling, Brewing, or other food and beverage production background - formal educational training or comparable work experience an asset
  • Motivated, positive attitude and the ability to interact with co-workers in a professional and team-oriented manner
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • An understanding of mixology, sensory evaluation, and basic food science is an asset.
  • Smart Serve
  • Comfortable working in both hot and cold environments
  • Able to carry up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.
  • Compliance with internal health & safety, COVID protocol, and regulatory compliance requirements

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Elora, ON N0B 1S0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-22