We will be taking a break over the Christmas & New Year period. Our roastery will be closed from Saturday 21st December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025. Wishing you all the very best for a cheerful and safe festive season and prosperous new year.

Job | Production Roaster/Roastery Assistant

PRODUCTION COFFEE ROASTER/ROASTERY ASSISTANT | PART-TIME/CASUAL

Vacation Coffee is seeking a part-time/casual Production Roaster/Roastery Assistant to join our team at our roastery in Brunswick. We look for people who are self-motivated, adaptable, passionate and hard working.

Reporting to the Roastery Manager, you will be responsible for production roasting, working line equipment, assisting with warehousing tasks, packing and fulfilling orders, dispatching orders, equipment maintenance, cleaning and completing other general production tasks. You will be working between 15-25 hours per week. 

Please note that you will be required to work as barista/all-rounder at our cafes.

The position is available in early December this year.

Coffee is the centre point of our offering - as a wholesale producer of specialty coffee; we strive to offer the best product possible.

Key Responsibilities:

Roastery

  • Assisting roasting and production
  • Processing orders
  • Scheduling production
  • Assisting with stock movements and receiving deliveries
  • Packing coffee and fulfilling orders
  • Equipment maintenance and cleaning
  • Maintaining the roastery cleanliness to comply with Food Safety Regulations
  • Other general warehouse and production tasks as needed
  • Assisting the Head Roaster to set up cupping table

Barista/All-Rounder

  • Delivering excellent customer service
  • Providing quality beverages and food products
  • Fulfilling all-rounder duties such as taking orders, toasting sandwiches, making smoothies and utility duties
  • Maintaining a clean and comfortable work environment

The successful candidate must have:

  • A passion for coffee
  • Available to work Tuesday and Wednesday, plus one extra day
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse, assembly line or food manufacturing plant
  • High levels of energy and enthusiasm
  • Strong initiative to follow systems
  • Technical skills with machinery
  • Experience in a similar fast paced environment
  • Willingness to learn how machinery works
  • Minimum 2 years coffee making experience (preferrable)
  • Have a positive can-do attitude
  • Initiative and interest in various parts of the cafe

What we can offer:

  • A fun, fast and exciting work environment
  • Opportunity to work with great coffees and the best equipment

If you are passionate about joining Vacation team apply now! Please email your resume with any relevant experience and a cover letter describing yourself and why you'd be a great fit for the position to jimmy@vacationcoffee.com.au.