Assistant Liquorer Cupping / Coffee Roaster

1w1 week ago

Louis Dreyfus Company

Nairobi, KE · Full-time · KES 480,000 – KES 840,000

About this role

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, spanning the entire value chain from farm to fork. The position holder ensures green bean coffee samples are promptly roasted for timely analysis by Coffee Liquorer(s). Core activities prioritize roasting auction catalogue samples and direct offers from farmers.

Daily tasks include implementing instructions from the team lead, monitoring the roaster machine for effectiveness, and reporting maintenance needs. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) procedures must be fully observed. Proper sanitation within the quality laboratory environment is essential.

Work occurs in a busy coffee laboratory setup within a matrix organization active in over 100 countries, employing 18,000 people globally. Collaboration with Liquorer(s) and laboratory staff supports organoleptic analysis and sample handling. Training other staff on the coffee roasting process fosters team capability.

Join a dynamic international environment that stretches abilities and channels expertise. Outstanding career development opportunities exist in one of the largest private companies. Diversity, inclusion, and sustainability drive shared values and ethical standards.

Requirements

Previous experience in coffee roasting operations, preferably in a busy coffee laboratory setup
Familiarity with coffee laboratory equipment and testing procedures
Strong knowledge of coffee processing methods and industry quality standards
Effective oral and written communication and collaboration skills
Sensory evaluation skills, including cupping proficiency (added advantage)
Post-secondary education training required
Certificate and/or Diploma in Coffee Knowledge (added advantage)
Computer literate, mainly in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Roast coffee samples from auction catalogues and direct offers from farmers as presented by the Liquorer
Set and prepare cupping table for coffee to be organoleptically analyzed
Ensure proper sanitation within the quality laboratory environment
Handle coffee samples within the coffee laboratory area and discard where required on instruction of a Liquorer
Train other laboratory staff on the coffee roasting process
Monitor roaster machine for effectiveness and report maintenance needs
Implement instructions issued by the team lead
Observe Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) procedures fully