Coffee Assistant, London

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Today, we serve millions of cups of coffee across London and the UK each year, and we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people make better, more sustainable coffee at home.

You’ll find our coffee beans, compostable coffee pods and ready-to-drink coffee cans - in supermarkets across the UK and in hotels around the world.

Roasting hundreds of tonnes of coffee each year, the roastery is the heart of our coffee operation. Our talented team sources coffee ethically, from sustainable farms around the world, and then roasts it every day in Bermondsey, south London. From there, it's packed and sent to our cafés, supermarkets or to our customers directly.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A bit about the role.

As a Technical Assistant at Grind, you will play a critical role in supporting our food safety and quality assurance initiatives. Reporting into our Technical Manager, you will assist in the implementation and monitoring of food safety standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. You will be based in our Roastery in Bermondsey, where you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety and quality assurance systems, working closely with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Role responsibilities.

1. Assist in the development and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems.
2. Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to food safety standards and best practices.
3. Conduct regular inspections and audits of production facilities and equipment.
4. Collaborate with production teams to identify and address potential food safety issues.
5. Support the training and education of staff on food safety and quality protocols.
6. Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
7. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning.
8. Assist in the preparation and review of food safety documentation and reports.
9. Stay current with industry regulations and best practices to ensure company compliance.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality.

You’ll have.

1. Degree in Food Science / Technology or related subject.
2. Proven experience of working within a Food manufacturing environment.
3. Previous experience in a food safety or quality assurance role preferred.
4. Working knowledge of BRC Global Standards for food safety and associated technical systems and accreditations would be an advantage.
5. Knowledge of Food safety management procedures (HACCP) and best practices.
6. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
7. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Bonus if you have…

Experience working for a growing company where you’ve brought innovative new ideas to life.

Diversity and Inclusion.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and perks

1. 25 days of holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
2. Access to our company wellness scheme.
3. Full access to our mental health service.
4. Great staff discounts for friends and family.