Junior Coffee Roaster & Sampler at Kerchanshe Trading Company

Job Purpose: -To assist the cuppers with roasting coffee as needed to ensure maximum quality, with careful attention to detail and full attention to sample production needs. Main Duties and Responsibilities Roasts coffee beans to specific profiles, considering factors like temperature, time, and airflow. Monitors and adjusts roasting equipment to ensure consistent quality and flavor. Conducts quality control checks to assess the aroma, color, and taste of roasted coffee. Cleans and maintains roasting equipment to ensure proper functioning. Collaborates with coffee buyers and suppliers to source high-quality beans. Develops and experiments with new roast profiles and blends. Keeps detailed records of roast profiles and inventory management. Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. Develops, test and manages coffee roast recipes and profiles. Checks Regularly roast profiles to ensure they meet expected standards. Sets up, prepares, and maintains sample roaster for use in evaluating coffees. Assess the recipe and profile recorded information for accuracy and consistency. Ensures the roast values are within an acceptable range of reference. Ensures that roast failures are recorded and referenced in future recipes. Creates the weekly and daily roasting schedule. Conducts regular quality checks throughout the day to ensure green bean and final roasting weights are being recorded accurately. Assists and learns to maintain roasting equipment in clean condition for peak operation. Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.