Coffee Roaster

Love coffee, and want to be a part of the coffee team that Chico wakes up for?  If you geek out over coffee, craftsmanship, and are looking for a part time role, apply to DAYCAMP!

Production Roaster

Reports to: Head Roaster

Direct reports: None

Status: Non-exempt, Part-Time (15-20 hours a week)

Wage: $18-22

Position Summary:

The Production Roaster plays a key role in day-to-day roasting operations, supporting our Head Roaster in all aspects of production. This hands-on position includes assisting with roasting, maintaining a clean and organized roasting facility, preparing retail and wholesale orders, and delivering roasted coffee to local partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist Head Roaster during roasting sessions (loading green coffee, roasting batches, logging data)

Match roast profiles and weigh out coffee with attention to detail

Follow roasting schedules and help prepare batches for packaging

Perform daily cleaning of roasting equipment (e.g., chaff collector, cooling tray, hopper)

Maintain clean floors, surfaces, and work areas throughout the roastery

Be present and facilitate green coffee deliveries and consolidate inventory in an organized fashion

Support regular deep cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks

Weigh, bag, date, and label coffee with accuracy and efficiency

Organize and prepare wholesale and online orders for shipment or pickup

Ensure all products meet freshness and quality standards before distribution

Maintain a friendly, professional demeanor with customers during drop-offs

Adhere to safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout the production process

Follow our Code of Conduct “LATTE”:

Offering support and allegiance to the company and to each other.  Working to keep the workplace a profitable, enjoyable, and safe space for all employees.

Coming to work with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to do what is needed for the day to be successful.  Work to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Work together to accomplish daily and weekly tasks, or goal set by the company.  When you see someone struggling, make sure to help them out. Work as a cohesive unit to maintain a positive work culture.

Trust in your leadership team and they will trust in you. Use thoughtful and precise communication to make sure you being heard and are listening to management’s expectations. There should be a mutual understanding of maintaining confidentiality amongst our team, while representing the Owner’s ethos and values.

Experience. Our goal in delivering an exceptional experience to all of those who come in to visit, adopting an 'ownership' mentality - one that is positive and committed not only towards our guests, but our colleagues.  We aim to have guests recognize us and the cafe in a positive light.

Physical Environment:

Job in Roastery mostly solo or very few people

Handling coffee regularly

On feet 50% of job

Ability to lift 100 lbs a short distance and perform physical tasks in a warehouse/roasting setting

This position requires you to be on-site.

Qualifications:

Coffee/ Barista experience is a MUST

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

Excellent time management and attention to detail

Passion for specialty coffee and alignment with Daycamp Coffee’s values and vision

Passion for coffee culture

Food handlers card

Up-to-date on all safe food handling practices and applicable laws