What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coffee Roaster position at The Coffee Shop?
Job Summary
The Coffee Shop is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate Coffee Roaster to support coffee roasting and production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in specialty coffee, understand roasting fundamentals, maintain consistent roast quality, and work carefully with roasting equipment, green coffee, and finished products.
Key Responsibilities
- Roast green coffee beans according to established recipes, profiles, and quality standards.
- Operate and monitor commercial coffee roasting equipment safely and efficiently.
- Measure, weigh, and prepare green coffee before roasting.
- Monitor roast temperature, timing, airflow, and other key roasting variables.
- Maintain consistent roast profiles and make adjustments as needed.
- Evaluate roasted coffee for color, aroma, appearance, and overall quality.
- Assist with roast profiling, testing, and sample roasting when required.
- Record roasting data, batch information, and production results accurately.
- Monitor green coffee inventory and assist with organizing coffee storage.
- Package, label, and prepare roasted coffee for café, wholesale, or retail use.
- Maintain clean and organized roasting, production, and storage areas.
- Clean and perform basic maintenance on roasting equipment and related tools.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and equipment procedures.
- Assist with receiving and organizing green coffee deliveries and supplies.
- Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or inventory needs to management.
- Support other coffee production and café operations as needed.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Previous coffee roasting, coffee production, café, or food production experience is preferred.
- Strong interest in coffee and roasting processes.
- Basic understanding of coffee roasting principles is a plus.
- Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and quality standards accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a production-oriented environment.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine physical tasks.
- Ability to lift and move coffee bags and moderate loads when required.
- Willingness to learn roasting techniques and coffee production procedures.
Preferred Skills
- Previous commercial or specialty coffee roasting experience.
- Knowledge of roast profiles, development time, and roasting variables.
- Familiarity with coffee beans, origins, processing methods, and flavor characteristics.
- Experience operating commercial roasting equipment.
- Basic coffee cupping or sensory evaluation knowledge.
- Strong organization and record-keeping skills.
- Equipment cleaning and basic maintenance experience.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining production quality.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Passion for specialty coffee and craftsmanship.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- On-the-job coffee roasting training
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Employee coffee or café discounts may be available
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
About the Company
The Coffee Shop is focused on quality coffee, carefully prepared beverages, and creating a welcoming coffee experience. The team values coffee craftsmanship, consistency, quality, cleanliness, teamwork, and attention to detail throughout the roasting and café operations.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30