Roastery Assistant

We’re looking for a motivated person to join the Fjord team at our Berlin based coffee roastery.

We're searching for someone who understands the importance of a methodical and systematic approach to production work, and is looking for flexible working hours. This is an exciting and fast learning position, with the successful candidate involved in all aspects of our day-to-day operation. 

This is a 'Mini Job' position, ideal job for someone who is studying, engaged in other employment or looking to fill out a few extra working hours per week. If you're passionate about coffee, that's also a bonus!

The primary focus of this position is packing and assisting with production, helping the roastery team to manage stock, fulfill orders and share our coffee across Germany and the world. If you have experience with brewing and tasting coffee, you'll also be able to assist the team with Quality Control (QC) and tasting sessions. 

Essential qualities for the candidate: 

  • Hardworking

  • Team player, positive, friendly and respectful.

  • A desire to listen, learn and develop.

  • Enthusiasm and initiative.

  • Committed to producing quality.

  • Work well under time pressure.

  • Embrace and promote the spirit and values of our business.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Fluent English 

  • Competent in the use of emails, spreadsheets and other online applications.

  • Reliable and good problem solver.

  • Physically capable of lifting heavy items and managing basic machinery

  • Tasting experience is an advantage 

Job details: 

  • Mini Job (Minijob mit Verdienstgrenze), approx. 8-16 hours per week. For more information read here.

  • The role will initially focus on the packing and dispatch of orders

  • There is potential for this position to gradually progress into a permanent part time position, depending on company growth in the coming months

  • It is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about coffee with a desire to learn. 

  • 1-2 days per week (Monday to Friday), with Public Holidays off. 

Duties: 

Production & Quality Control

  • Assist the roasters in receiving green coffee stock and meeting production schedules 

  • Packing roasted coffee for retail and wholesale orders

  • Careful application of bag labels and roast dates

  • Dispatching orders

  • Cleaning and maintenance of the roastery equipment and workspace

  • Assisting in the communication to customers when orders are ready 

  • Assisting in quality control procedures 

  • Other tasks as required

Timeline:

  • We're looking to hire someone as soon as possible. 

 If this sounds like you please send your CV and a motivation letter to hello@fjord-coffee.com

For more information or if you have any other questions, feel free to email the same address. 

We are unable to accept applications who don't currently have visas/working permits for Germany.