Coffee Roastery: Production Assistant (Casual)

Are you an experienced barista looking to take the next step in your coffee journey? If you thrive in a team environment, are methodical, reliable, and tidy in your work, this may be your opportunity to join our roastery team at an entry level.

Dukes Coffee is Australia's only specialty coffee roaster working exclusively with Regenerative organic and Organic certified coffees. We are committed to bringing the best selection of pesticide and herbicide-free, natural coffees to drinkers throughout Australia.

We are convinced that only coffee that is 100% regeneratively organic-grown and processed without external additives can achieve the highest flavour potential and expression.

Our coffees are sourced from partners who uphold high standards of care for their land, families, communities, and, ultimately, drinkers, ensuring they are safe from the profusion of chemicals increasingly used in farming.

Our culture values honesty and integrity; we value relationships built on trust, from our work with farmers to our staff and community. 

The role

Our roastery team is seeking a Production Assistant to facilitate the full coffee production process.

You will:

• Efficiently and precisely pack all coffee products.

• Work with the dispatch team to fulfil orders and work on time-critical tasks.

• Prepare green coffee, roasted coffee and packaging materials for roasters.

• Assist with other general warehouse and production tasks as needed.

Being a Junior role, it is open to applicants without direct prior roastery experience, a Barista or an individual with prior coffee industry experience and a strong wish to learn and expand their skill set are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• A true passion for exceptional coffee

• Excellent communication skills.

• A conscientious, organized and independent approach to work.

• Methodical, with strong troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, given the right training.

The successful candidate will have long-term growth opportunities with Dukes Coffee, with numerous opportunities to make a mark in a fast-moving, growing business.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Assistant?

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Which of the following types of coffee do you have experience preparing?

• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?