Allegro Coffee’s Roastmaster Position to be based in Whole Foods Market ”Pearl, Boulder, Colorado
Our friends at Allegro Coffee are excited to announce an open position for Roastmaster in Boulder, Colo. Here’s everything you need to know in their words to apply for this incredible job:
SUMMARY:
The Allegro Coffee Roasters (ACR) Roastmaster will be a part of representing a dynamic sourcing team committed to buying top quality lots, micro-lots and competition coffee from all over the world. As the Roastmaster, you will be responsible for all activities, from roasting coffee for the bar and retail shelves, to leading production cuppings and leading customer education programs. The right candidate will be driven to share their talent in the highest form, craft the highest quality coffee and take pride and ownership in what you do. If you do that, we’ll give you every opportunity to grow to the highest level, and help us make history doing what you love to do. If you are an experienced Coffee Roaster with a passion for providing the highest quality, and being a part of an exceptional team, check out our job posting to apply online: www.wholefoodsmarket.com/careers
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DUTIES INCLUDE:
¢ Schedules roasts to ensure smooth production flow to meet inventory requirements.
¢ Sets-up and monitors each roast, making adjustments to roaster settings as needed to ensure roasting quality standards.
¢ Prepares various coffee blends according to established formulas.
¢ Transfers roasted coffee to appropriate production station (bagging and grinding) to ensure efficient work flow, and participates in production as needed (bagging, labeling).
¢ Follows Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines, OSHA Safety standards and applicable health codes at all times.
¢ Schedules roasts to ensure smooth production flow to meet inventory requirements.
¢ Sets-up and monitors each roast, making adjustments to roaster settings as needed to ensure roasting quality standards.
¢ Prepares various coffee blends according to established formulas.
¢ Transfers roasted coffee to appropriate production station (bagging and grinding) to ensure efficient work flow, and participates in production as needed (bagging, labeling).
¢ Follows Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines, OSHA Safety standards and applicable health codes at all times.
¢ Sets up of regular sensory evaluations (coffee cuppings) with Coffee Team to ensure quality standards.
¢ Assists with tastings and other public events.
¢ Performs other duties, as assigned by Team Leader.
¢ Assists with tastings and other public events.
¢ Performs other duties, as assigned by Team Leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
¢ Prior experience Roasting Coffee in production or retail environment required.
¢ Minimum 3 years experience working in Specialty Coffee required.
¢ Experience working in craft related industries; i.e. craft beer, baking, culinary, etc.
¢ Passion for cupping, tasting and evaluating your work is a must (you’ll be doing a lot of it).
¢ Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness, as well as checking signage and labeling for accurate pricing.
¢ Prior experience Roasting Coffee in production or retail environment required.
¢ Minimum 3 years experience working in Specialty Coffee required.
¢ Experience working in craft related industries; i.e. craft beer, baking, culinary, etc.
¢ Passion for cupping, tasting and evaluating your work is a must (you’ll be doing a lot of it).
¢ Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness, as well as checking signage and labeling for accurate pricing.
¢ Proven success at engaging and influencing fellow team members and customers to share your passion for products.
¢ Experience with a strong desire to increase knowledge of coffee quality and tasting.
¢ Proven proficiency at following directions and established recipes.
¢ Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
¢ Reliability is paramount. Individual must demonstrate flexibility to meet production and roasting demands.
¢ Experience with a strong desire to increase knowledge of coffee quality and tasting.
¢ Proven proficiency at following directions and established recipes.
¢ Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
¢ Reliability is paramount. Individual must demonstrate flexibility to meet production and roasting demands.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
¢ Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-12 hours.
¢ Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-12 hours.
¢ Bending, stooping and climbing.
¢ Mental and physical dexterity.
¢ Unassisted heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
¢ Work in hot temperature due to heat of Roaster.
¢ Mandatory use of required personal protective equipment. ¢ Repetition or sequence of duties.
¢ Mental and physical dexterity.
¢ Unassisted heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
¢ Work in hot temperature due to heat of Roaster.
¢ Mandatory use of required personal protective equipment. ¢ Repetition or sequence of duties.
ABOUT US:
At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.
At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.
Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.
We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores.
TO APPLY:
