Jr. Coffee Cupper

• Career level: Mid Level(3-5 years)
• Skills: Horticulture/plant science
• Experience: ['3-5 years']

Purpose of the job

Jr. coffee cupper tastes both arrival & export coffee for quality evaluation. Issue coffee grade based on green grading and cupping.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare PSs & Marketing sample
• Prepare Marketing materials for coffee
• Handle quality department petty cash
• Take arrival sample to do analysis of green grading & cupping
• Data recording of (arrival sample, type sample, PSs & marketing samples)
• Data recording & Fellow up of the coffee production quality for each ICO numbers
• Communicate with staff on supply needs and create order list for quality department (Apron etc.)
• Maintain accurate records of every coffee received & evaluated
• Observe, measure and record needed aspects of the coffee (color, moisture content, green coffee odor, sample roasting details/observations
• Effectively sample roast to the established protocols for evaluation purposes.
• Consistently maintain a high level of hygiene whenever coffee handling or tasting is involved
• Set up cuppings (tasting) to standard in a routine
• Cup coffees, using agreed upon protocols and capturing results
• Clean up cupping; maintain complete cleanliness of cupping area, dishwasher, sink, grinder and sample preparation area
• Maintain the sample room to a logical, high level of organization and cleanliness & observing safety protocols
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by immediate manager.
• Manage communication with buyers and trade team
• Manage the communication of feedback to suppliers and internal team members on sensory evaluation of coffee samples
• prepare and distribute cupping report to the relevant team members and clients
• Manage the quality process during roasting and provide technical leadership to roasters and support their career development.

Education

• B.Sc. Degree in Plant Science or related agricultural fields from recognized University.
• Q-Arabica Grader

Experience

• 3 years of relevant practical work experience & technical skills
• Good team management skills
• Good analytically strong problem solving
• Experience within a multi-national environment is highly beneficial
• Excellent communication skills & English language fluency
• Setting goals

Candidates should apply by sending an updated Curriculum Vitae and application letter including scanned educational documents.

• If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to bnt.hr@bntbeverages.com
• Ensure to attach all requested documents for consideration.
• Clearly indicate the title of the position being applied for as follows “Application for Jr. Coffee Cupper Position” in the title of your Email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

You can also apply in person at Mexico road, Mezid Plaza behind Addis Ababa University School of Commerce 8th floor office number 808 

For more information call with 011 5581168/011 558 0002

CALLING TO OTHER NUMBERS IS PROHIBITED

Education

• B.Sc. Degree in Plant Science or related agricultural fields from recognized University.
• Q-Arabica Grader

Experience

• 3 years of relevant practical work experience & technical skills
• Good team management skills
• Good analytically strong problem solving
• Experience within a multi-national environment is highly beneficial
• Excellent communication skills & English language fluency
• Setting goals

How to Apply

Candidates should apply by sending an updated Curriculum Vitae and application letter including scanned educational documents.

• If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to bnt.hr@bntbeverages.com
• Ensure to attach all requested documents for consideration.
• Clearly indicate the title of the position being applied for as follows “Application for Jr. Coffee Cupper Position” in the title of your Email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

You can also apply in person at Mexico road, Mezid Plaza behind Addis Ababa University School of Commerce 8th floor office number 808

For more information call with 011 5581168/011 558 0002

CALLING TO OTHER NUMBERS IS PROHIBITED