Assistant Brewer

Minimum requirements:

• Own Transport
• Formal Brewing specific course or tertiary qualification in Food Science, Winemaking, Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years industry related working experience is required.
• Proficient in Windows Office

Start Date: 01 April 2023
Location: Paarl, Western Cape
Package: Market related
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Reference Number: BREW001

Duties and Responsibilities include; but not limited to:

• Operate Brewhouse brewing system.
• Make additions to batches.
• Capture data per batch – Mash pH, Wort pH, Rinsing seconds, Gravity per batch, 2x Flowmeter readings per batch.
• Run daily CIP`s KZE, Bottling line, Keg line.
• Pasteurize beer for filling.
• Checks on all fermentation tanks daily.
• Review CO2 levels captured by cellar staff and communicate adjustments to be made.
• Yeast harvesting and managing use.
• Yeast hydration and pitching for brewing.
• Prepare all ingredients for upcoming brews.
• Dry Hoping beers.
• Mixing of flavored beers.
• Oversee and manage cellar activities.
• Weekly BH CIP.
• Managing generator diesels levels.
• Keep the Brew House book up to date on activities happening during the day.
• Do daily lock up procedure at brewery.
• Check that beer to be filled on the day adheres to quality and packaging specifications, sign off before production can commence.
• Run cleaning cycles on filling equipment prior to production.
• Check in with production staff during the day to see if they are on schedule, if not changes to production program needs to be made.
• Communicate with Malt handler and ensure batches are being prepared and loaded as per brewing schedule.
• Cellar staff must be made aware of tanks that need to be prepared and cleaned for beer to be brewed.
• Keep documentation regarding brew`s and traceability up to date.
• Communicate faulty equipment to maintenance department and Head Brewer.
• Communicate low stock levels of raw materials to Brew master.
• Give input on recipe development and improvement

Skills & Characteristics required for this role:

• Must be flexible as nightshift work is required.
• Must be a team player and also be able to work independently.
• Good health and physically strong
• Strong will to learn and be interested in all aspects of the brewery.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures.
• Plan and prioritize, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands.
• Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change.
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated and innovative.
• Ensure personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained.