Roasting Assistant
Responsible to: Production Roasting Team Leader
Job Purpose:To support the roasting department with daily production activities while developing knowledge and skills within coffee roasting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day running of the roasting department
- Support Production Roasters with preparation and production activities
- Assist with weighing and preparing green coffee batches for roasting
- Help maintain cleanliness and organisation of the roasting department and green coffee store
- Support equipment cleaning and basic maintenance procedures
- Assist with stock movement, deliveries and general operational tasks
- Participate in coffee tastings, cuppings and sensory learning opportunities
- Develop understanding of roasting equipment, procedures and coffee production processes
- Support other departments where operational needs require
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business
- Contribute positively to company social and environmental objectives
- Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices
Person Specification – Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Passion for coffee and willingness to learn
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Comfortable with physical work including lifting and stock handling
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Organised and reliable approach to work
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately
- Interest in developing technical and sensory coffee knowledge
- Flexible approach and willingness to support operational needs
Pay: £24,784.50 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute to Cirencester GL7 1QG?
- Are you able to work full time 37.5hrs per week?
- Are you able to work on a rolling rota basis which will involve working some weekends?
Work Location: In person
