Harvest Cellar Interns - $1500 Hiring Bonus

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Job Description:

Are you looking to be part of an industry and iconic company that values employees and specializes in making a fun and high-quality product? If so, Cakebread Cellars has an open position for you. Our story begins 53 years ago in 1973 with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine and a community of friends and partners who helped bring Cakebread Cellars to life. Cakebread Cellars' wines don't just reflect the personalities of the vineyards, they also reflect the spirit of all of our employees who make our wines and winery remarkable. We are currently seeking Harvest Cellar Interns to join our team for the 2026 harvest season. As a harvest cellar intern you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of crush activities and learn from a highly motivated, dynamic production team.

Duties may include:

Performing pumpovers, juice racking procedures, tank transfers, barrel filling and topping, setting up equipment, press loading and pomace discharge, nutrient additions, as well as various sanitation and general cleaning procedures.

About Us:

• We are a family-owned winery with an established reputation for producing world-class wines! Since 1973 to be exact.
• Our success is built on quality, consistency, and continuity-characteristics we apply equally to the people, grapes, and operations of the winery.
• We are all about our company culture so much so, that it's our #1 priority.
• We believe in the good life. With 80 employees, there are enough resources to go around so you can enjoy life and all the benefits we have to offer.
• We love giving back to the community. In fact, we set aside dollars for community resources like health care and housing and donate to many charities.
• We value sustainability in all aspects of our business.

We respect the land and our management of it - treating the soil, water and climate with care and respect with regard to the next generation.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages including bonus.
• Employee focused environment.
• 50% discount on wine and merchandise.
• Employee training and development programs and opportunities.

Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, a can-do attitude and be highly dependable. Previous industry education and experience is desired. Candidates must be flexible to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays and must work the entire crush from approximately mid-August to mid-November depending on the season. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly is also required.

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $22.50 DOE This role also includes a bonus of $1500.00. You will receive $500 on your first paycheck and $1000 on your final paycheck as the internship concludes. Cakebread Cellars is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We will respect your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.