Overview
Roastery Assistant – Detour Coffee Roaster Jobs in Hamilton at Big League Food Company
99 Clinton Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8L 3K1
part-time . April 18, 2024
Description
99 Clinton St. Hamilton, ON L8L 3K1
Schedule- 10 am to 3 pm
Part time –Monday to Thursday
Compensation of $18.00 or to commensurate with experience .
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. The company brings together unparalleled retail, manufacturing, sales, and support capabilities that deliver industry-leading results.
BLFC’s mission is to maintain the values, quality, and independence of emerging brands as they scale to reach broader audiences. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
Detour Coffee Roasters is seeking to hire a quality-focused, detail-oriented Roastery Assistant to join our Hamilton-based roasting team. As a part-time roastery assistant, you will support the roasting team in all aspects of coffee roasting, including learning systems and processes that enable the roastery to accomplish its weekly production goals.
The ideal candidate is passionate and curious about coffee and can work independently or as part of a team.
This position is currently part-time with the potential to become full-time.
Responsibilities:
Assist roasting team in all aspects of coffee roasting, including weighing, blending and preparing coffee for roasting.
Assist in weighing and blending.
Blend components for the coffee blends to be roasted on the LORING coffee roasting machine.
Operate the optical sorter using the correct profiles and according to the parameters
Keep the roasting area clean and follow cleaning schedules as needed.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Roaster.
Skill Requirements:
Maintain a positive attitude with a willingness to step up and help others.
Possess mechanical aptitude and a keen eye for detail around roasting equipment.
Ability to remain productive and on task while working alone or in a team environment
Must be punctual and reliable
Excellent communication and listening skills in a team setting
Physical Requirements:
Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Able to bend, stoop and kneel
Pull, push, lift (above waist), or carry up to 50 pounds assisted
Ascend and descend ladders, stairs and ramps
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in coffee preferred
What we Offer
Access to Big League Portfolio products!
A fast-paced environment and plenty of opportunity to grow.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Compensation
$18.00 – $19.00 per hour
Title: Roastery Assistant – Detour Coffee Roaster
Company: Big League Food Company
Location: Hamilton
