Job Description

Culinary Intern

Job Type:

Seasonal (May - October 2025)
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Be part of the next great story in wine!

Mission Hill Family Estate:

Over 40 years ago, we founded our family winery with an audacious dream - to redefine what's possible for Canadian wine in the eyes of the world. With a deep commitment to the Okanagan region, and a relentless passion to produce wines that can stand alongside the best in the world, our wines are crafted with bold precision and an uncompromising respect for the diverse vineyards and micro-climates here.

Our Culture:

Our culture is unapologetically fast paced, entrepreneurial, and results driven. Each team member is a storyteller and makes an impact on a family-owned business that is building a lasting legacy in the Canadian and International wine industry. Our people have relentless drive to always raise the bar, a genuine entrepreneurial spirit, a passion, and love for what we do, to all act like owners, and to constantly innovate. We act with a sense of urgency, do everything possible to always overdeliver for our customers, and treat each other with humility and authenticity.

Who We Are:

We love what we do. We're all in. It's how we have accomplished great things. Like our amazing products and our brand, we want to tell you the exciting story of our winery, its growth, and our people. We're on an amazing adventure and we want you to help write the next chapter with us. We are building a lasting legacy in the wine industry, and we've only just begun.

Your Culinary Journey:

At Mission Hill Family Estate, our culinary program is dedicated to the sourcing and promotion of local, sustainable, seasonal food. Our Cuisine du Terroir approach lends itself to a light-handed manner of preparation that respects the character of the ingredient and where it is sourced. Our varietal and herb gardens are steps away from our kitchens, and we educate and encourage our team members to explore foraging opportunities that lay at our doorstep.

From farm tours to food and wine tastings, we strive to ensure our team acquires the knowledge and appreciation of the valley and the winery needed to surpass our guests' expectations. Each team member will have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime while working with our accomplished and celebrated culinary team.

The Life of a Culinary Intern:

Work cooperatively under the direction of the senior Chefs on all matters of the kitchen Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a 'can do' attitude in the kitchen Execute dishes to the exact standards as set by the Sous Chef

What We're Looking For:

Current "Food Safe" certification (or equivalent) Flexible scheduling - working days, evenings and weekends required You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable with change You put trust in others and never let anyone down You listen, take feedback, respond quickly, and take initiative with a sense of urgency You are authentic, diplomatic, thoughtful, and always have the best intentions

Bonus Points:

Second language considered an asset

What We Offer:

Comprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine education Wage is $19/hour Discounts at the Terrace Restaurant, Events, and at our Boutique on gifts and wine Free tastings for you and your guests Discounts on tours and Experiences The opportunity to work in a "Post Card" setting on our iconic property

At Mission Hill, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now. We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we're the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

We need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive. When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5? We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility

Egos distract us. When we're humble, we're open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly. We're here for each other, and together we do great things.

Trust

We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it. This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our teams.
We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today: www.missionhillwinery.com/Work-With-Us/

Job Types: Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person