Roaster Trainee

Peet's Coffee•Alameda, CA

1d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Roasting Processes and receiving directions from the Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, the Roaster Trainee will complete a certification process in green coffee and roasting. The function is to become a certified roaster within the committed time. He or she will gain a full understanding of roast curves, roasting systems software and ancillary systems relating to roasting. The Roaster Trainee is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Ability to work well in a team environment and independently for extended periods of time.
Ambitious, punctual, and open to learning and receiving regular constructive criticism.
Must be able to master a skill and execute it consistently daily.
Computer savvy with experience using multiple forms of Microsoft.
Acute sensory skills.
Capacity to learn and apply Peet’s standard operating procedures.
Capable of working safely harmoniously with a wide variety of people.
Must be able to maintain an elevated level of professionalism both on and off the job as a direct representative of Peet’s Coffee.
Ability to lift to 45 pounds regularly.
Must be willing to work overtime when required.
Strong time management.
Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Roaster trainee will learn basic operations of the GHS (Green Handling System) system and Microsoft Dynamics D365 Warehouse Management System.
Must complete a forklift certification.
Learn basic ICO marks, internal reference codes, bag weights and Peet’s blends.
Become proficient as a sensory panelist, participate in daily production cupping and sensory tests.
Mentored by a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, learn the functionality of Peet’s roasting equipment, understand general maintenance and acquire the skills to roast independently.
Will be taught the theory of roasting and expected to apply it to daily roasts.
Learn Peet’s quality and food safety control system.
Manage inventory with mobile device.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager of roasting.
After initial training, the Roaster Trainee will be required to roast batches consistently meeting documented quality standards over a period of 12 months
Continual roasting of high demand full batch size coffees will be part of the certification process to achieve the status of a full Level 1 Roaster.
Roaster trainee will be expected to successfully pass a written and oral examination given onsite to achieve Level 1 Roaster status within 12 months.