Roastery Assistant

Bailies Coffee Roasters; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary:

The Coffee Roastery Assistant supports the daily operations of the coffee roasting facility. This role involves assisting in packaging, quality control, and maintaining equipment to ensure efficient production and high-quality coffee. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about coffee, and eager to learn everything there is about coffee.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Weigh, bag, and label roasted coffee accurately for distribution.
2. Perform quality control checks, including cupping and sensory sessions.
3. Clean and maintain the roastery workspace, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
4. Assist with inventory management, including tracking green and roasted coffee stock levels.
5. Support order fulfillment, including preparing wholesale and retail shipments.
6. Engage with customers or visitors to the roastery, sharing knowledge about the coffee process when required.
7. Training will be provided on roasting profiles and techniques as directed by the Head Roaster.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Passion for coffee.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle repetitive tasks.
3. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
4. Basic knowledge of coffee roasting or previous experience in a coffee-related role is a plus.
5. Good physical stamina—able to lift 25kg (55 lbs) coffee bags and stand for long periods.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to follow procedures accurately.
7. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
8. Driving license preferable.

Preferred Experience:

1. Experience working in a coffee shop, roastery, or food production environment.
2. Familiarity with roasting equipment, grinders, and packaging machines.
3. Basic knowledge of coffee brewing methods and flavour profiling.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity for training and career growth in specialty coffee roasting.
2. Staff discounts on coffee.
3. Friendly and collaborative work environment.