Roaster in London

A bit about us. 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. We’re on the hunt for an experienced Roaster to work our morning shift. You will support our Head of Roasting Operations and production team in roasting and packing all coffee orders which are dispatched from our roastery located in Bermondsey, London. As a Production Coffee Roaster, you will play a crucial role in our roastery, tasked with producing high-quality coffee through the roasting process. This position requires a profound understanding of coffee beans, precision in roasting, and a dedication to delivering a consistently excellent product. Guided by our experienced Head Roaster, you will support the roasting process, ensure quality control, and maintain a clean and efficient roastery environment. The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3pm.

Role responsibilities:

• Assist in the coffee roasting process, learning, and executing roasting techniques under the guidance of the Head Roaster.
• Weigh, measure, and blend coffee beans according to recipes and production requirements.
• Monitor and control roasting profiles to achieve desired flavour profiles and quality standards.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal roasting conditions.
• Participate in cupping sessions to evaluate and analyse coffee quality.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely and efficient roasted product.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new roast profiles.
• Keep accurate records of roasting batches, including time, temperature, and batch size.
• Adhere to safety and quality control standards throughout the roasting process.
• Stay informed about industry trends, new coffee varieties, and roasting techniques.

You’ll have:

• Must have experience as a coffee roaster.
• Must be very comfortable with manual handling.
• Must be available on a full-time basis (Monday- Friday, occasionally flexible).
• Must have a genuine love of coffee.

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:

• Extra Holiday: Gain an extra day of holiday for each year you spend with us, capped at 3 additional days.
• SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for bringing great talent to our team (£250 for employees, £450 for managers).
• Stream: Take control of your finances with on-demand access to your earned wages, financial coaching, and more.
• Employee Loan: Access an interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to help with unexpected expenses.
• Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
• Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
• Team Events: Participate in regular team events and enjoy a stocked office with healthy breakfast and snacks.
• Family & Friend Discounts: Special discounts for family and friends.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000