Job description
Loon Kombucha is looking for a full time brewer to help with brewery operations. Our growing company is looking for either a cook or server who is interested in developing their beverage-making skills, take on lots of responsibility and help a brand grow and flourish. There will be opportunities for advancement as the brewery expands. If you want to be a part of this opportunity, reach out to us and tell us about yourself!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Brewing experience or experience as a cook
• Serving Experience
• Experience in a Commercial Brewery considered an asset
• Valid G License and excellent driving record
• Experience following recipes and developing menu items
• Customer service and sales experience
• Food Safety Handling Certificate or willingness to complete
• Forklift certification an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of good food manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of kombucha and fermentation
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Possess the ability to multi-task and manage stressful circumstances associated with a fast-paced and evolving work environment
• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good understanding of quality assurance / quality control and problem solving skills
• Physical strength to lift kegs and cases is essential

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, crawl or bend, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and be able to move kegs and tanks which weigh close to 165 pounds.
• High mental and visual attention required for planning difficult work methods and sequences to obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product. AND/OR Extremely close visual attention such as making delicate adjustments to control high speed operations to exercise very precise muscular control.

• Brew and package kombucha according to brew schedule and per direction from the Brewery Manager
• Assist with brewing, cooling, fermenting, flavouring, carbonating, and racking kombucha, and ensuring all brewing processes are recorded properly
• Keep Brewing Facility clean and functional at all times
• Follow Cleaning & Maintenance Schedules and consult supervisor about cleaning needs
• Participate in and occasionally lead the bottling process, ensuring for packaging quality and team efficiency
• Assist with inventory counts of finished kombucha stock and other supplies
• Follow inventory procedures for all raw materials, chemicals, kombucha, small parts, packaging, supplies etc. and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Monitor quality, temperature, pressure, and carbonation of kombucha in tanks
• Work with Brewery Manager to keep an improvement log on all issues as they develop
• Represent Loon Kombucha regularly at farmers market and occasional events, festivals and promotions. Promote good public relations and handle complaints and concerns.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties as required; including preparing orders, receiving and sending out shipments using the forklift
• Follow all brewery and GNB policies and procedures and follow current developments in local, provincial and federal laws applicable to safe food handling, health standards etc.
• Label all kegs and other package product in accordance with federal and provincial law using appropriate keg collars, labels and date codes.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on tim