About Redemption Roasters
As a social enterprise, we think differently to other coffee companies. We’re the world’s first prison-based coffee company.
Our purpose is to reduce reoffending through coffee, providing professional coffee industry training, both inside and outside of prison, and providing pathways to long-term employment via our coffee shops.
You can learn more about us on Instagram @redemptionroasters and at www.redemptionroasters.com
We are now looking for a Production Assistant to join our Roastery team working at HMP The Mount.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Production:
▪ Goods production, order fulfilment & general warehouse duties in the roastery, including collection, intake & storage of stock items, bagging and grinding coffee, and packing orders daily.
▪ Assisting roasters during the roasting process with green coffee loading and weighing out.
▪ Supervising our team of resident production staff when required, ensuring all company policies are adhered to, production logs are completed correctly, and all orders are packed accurately.
▪ General warehouse administrative duties, such as checking and filing records.
▪ Some duties will require lifting of heavy goods (+15kg). You will be expected to be fit and able.
Other duties:
▪ Assisting setting up daily cupping sessions
▪ Assisting with QC - espresso & filter calibration and recipe creation
▪ Attending and assisting at company events, eg cuppings etc
▪ Completing all relevant daily/weekly paperwork and processes ensuring they meet the expectations of SALSA.
▪ Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the production floor at all times, as outlined by relevant company, department, and prison policies and processes.
▪ Assist in routine cleaning & maintenance schedules for the production floor including all equipment (daily/weekly/monthly/six months/yearly).
▪ You may be required to attend industry events, working additional hours (out of hours and/or on weekends). Your manager will advise you of your rights to days in lieu in this instance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
▪ An understanding of food production environments, with good knowledge of hygiene & food safety
▪ The ability to remain calm and make tactical decisions under pressure.
▪ Empathy, professionalism & approachability
▪ A can-do attitude, with a knack for getting things done under pressure.
▪ Diligence & attention to detail
▪ A passion for speciality coffee and the company’s mission of offender rehabilitation
▪ The opportunity to impact people’s lives through our social mission of helping ex-offenders back into work and learning skills.
At Redemption, you’ll receive:
▪ Development opportunities for a career in coffee (Production Roaster, Trainer, Junior Wholesale Account Manager)
▪ 31 days holiday per annum (including public holidays)
▪ SCA Roasting Foundation or SCA Sensory Foundation course (once probation is completed).
▪ Departmental dinners twice per year
▪ Travel between London Euston & HMP The Mount covered.
▪ Free coffee and tea at all our cafes
▪ Company-wide socials every two months
▪ 1x Christmas and 1x Summer party
▪ 3 professional development days allowance per year
▪ Cycle to work scheme.
Equality and diversity Statement
Redemption Roasters is an international and multicultural business with customers, suppliers, and employees from across the globe. Fostering diversity in the workplace is both right and good for business. Gender, belief, ethnicity, origins, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, age or history of incarceration doesn’t matter. If you perform, you’ll fit in, whoever you are. We welcome applications from people with backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the specialty coffee industry.
Due to this role requiring access to an operational prison, this role will be subject to prison vetting.
To apply please use the following link: https://redemptionroasters.bamboohr.com/careers
