Assistant Liquorer Cupping/Coffee Roaster at Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities across a diversified range of business lines span the entire value chain, from origination to distribution, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year.

 

Assistant Liquorer Cupping/Coffee Roaster

  • Job TypeFull Time , Hybrid
  • QualificationDiploma , Professional Certificate
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldHospitality / Hotel / Restaurant 

Job Description

  • Position holder will be responsible for ensuring that green bean coffee samples are promptly roasted for timely analysis of the same by the Coffee Liquorer(s). The core activities include prioritizing on roasting of auction catalogue samples plus other direct offer samples from farmers, instructions implementation as issued by the team lead, roaster machine monitoring for its effectiveness and reporting for any possible maintenance needs and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) procedures are fully observed.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Roasting of coffee samples from both auction catalogues and direct offers from farmers as will be presented to the staff by the Liquorer.
  • Setting and preparing of cupping table for coffee that is to be organoleptically analyzed.
  • Ensuring proper sanitation within the quality laboratory environment
  • Handling of coffee samples within the coffee laboratory area and discards where required on instruction of a Liquorer. 
  • Training of other laboratory staff on the coffee roasting process.
  • Any other responsibility as will be assigned to the staff on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

Experience: 

  • Previous experience in coffee roasting operations, preferably in a busy coffee laboratory set up, 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 will be an added advantage.       
  • Post Secondary education training is a pre-requirement with a Certificate and/or Diploma training in Coffee Knowledge being an added advantage.      
  • Computer literate mainly in Microsoft Office application    

Languages:

  • English
  • Kiswahili

Soft skill:

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Commitment
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative / creativity
  • Experience in working with tight deadlines

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

  • LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

  • Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
  • We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

  • We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
  • Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
  • Private Pension contributions
  • Access to Training and Development
  • Access to Concierge Partnerships
  • Meals for some employees in the assets
  • Transport for employees in the asset facilities
  • Private Medical Insurance 
  • 21 Days leave 
  • Life Insurance 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Louis Dreyfus Company on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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