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Employment At Planet Bean Coffee

Coffee Roaster Apprentice & Packager

 Planet Bean requires a full time coffee roaster apprentice & packager to assist with roasting and packaging coffee to Planet Bean’s specifications and requirements.  

 The successful candidate must be dedicated to the art and craft of creating quality coffee.

Planet Bean will train the selected person in roasting and packaging operations.  The selected person will be required to develop extensively his/her knowledge of coffee origins, varieties, roasting chemistry, profile development, and flavour optimization. 

Under the direction of the Production Manager the duties include:

 Roasting

·        Schedule and complete daily roasting demands

• Operate the roaster and afterburner as per the operating manual and instructions
• Notify the master roaster immediately if the roaster or afterburner are not operating within parameters
• Roast coffee following Planet Bean’s roast profiles for the specific roast
• Record all roasts in the roasting log
• Blend roasts as per Planet Bean’s recipes
• Participate in cupping sessions as required to evaluate roasts
• Upon completion of roasting session clean the roaster and roasting area

Packing and Shipping

• Label, pack and ship coffee in a timely and accurate manner
• Undertake required equipment and facility sanitation procedures
• Assist wholesale customers in any appropriate manner
• Maintain proper order and cleanliness of packaging area

 General Responsibilities

• Work respectfully, co-operatively, and in good faith with your co-workers at all times
• Be willing to undertake additional duties as required by the work context
• Increase your general knowledge of fair trade, co-operatives and coffee

 Should you be interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Elijah Lederman at info@planetbeancoffee.com by July 31^st 2009.

Planet Bean Coffee           Ph:   519-837-3242                            

259 Grange Rd. Unit #2     Fax: 519-837-4297

Guelph, ON

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