What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brewery Assistant position at Granite City Food & Brewery?
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for producing wort and maintaining brewing equipment and facility.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner. This includes, but is not limited to, milling, mashing, and lautering, wort boiling, cooling and transferring to Storage vessels.
- Repair brewery equipment with assistance from other Brewhouse employees.
- Completion of daily cleaning and maintenance checklists
- Aid with yeast propagation following Company's process.
- Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brew house.
- Work with Lab Technician to ensure our product meets our standards of the highest quality.
- Maintaining the use of standard operating procedures unless otherwise instructed.
- Communicate regularly and efficiently with Granite City staff.
- Maintain inventory as needed. Report any low levels of inventory to your supervisor when necessary.
- Arrive to each shift on time with a positive attitude.
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
- Perform others duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Passion and commitment for brewing.
- Able to lift heavy objects (empty kegs, 50 pound malt bags, etc.) above five feet in height
- Frequently
- Standing for extended periods
- Able to enter and exit brewery vessels for cleaning and inspection
- Work in environments of 32 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Able to understand MSDS and handle chemicals utilized in the brewery
- Able to multi-task and work both unsupervised and as part of a team
Educational Requirements:
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Brewing experience preferred , but not required
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicles Records background check
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays
