Associate Roast Master-FT $21p/hr

Did you know that our Roast Plant not only roasts most of the coffee that we sell in our visitor center, but they also roast all the Kauai Coffee that is sold in the state of Hawaii-including what is sold to restaurants and hotels! in 2022 alone, over 900,000lbs of coffee were roasted in our Roast Plant!

Here are some things you will learn and experience in this position:

• Learn the art and science behind roast profiles and how to create/alter flavor characteristics to enhance the final cup.
• Develop skills to operate a vertical/form/fill/seal packaging machine via touch screen. Identify all components that are necessary to develop a bag of coffee….roll of film, printer, label applicator, valve applicator, nitrogen flush, sealing jaws etc.
• Participate in product development and cupping of new flavors to offer. Learn how flavor components change cup perception.
• Cupping training that will allow identification and understanding of different varietals and grades and why specific roast profiles are used.
• Participation in Food Safety programs and committees
• Opportunity for additional training and development that may include some travel.
• Get certified to drive a forklift
• Be a part of a cohesive team that knows how to get things done!

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Incumbent must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and taking instructions in the English language
• Competent in basic mathematics
• Possess basic computer skills

*Kauai Coffee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.