Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionPosition 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.
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
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
Skills Required
- Previous experience in coffee roasting operations
- Familiarity with coffee laboratory equipment and testing procedures
- Strong knowledge of coffee processing methods and industry quality standards
- Effective oral and written communication
- Cupping proficiency
- Post Secondary education training in Coffee Knowledge
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
