About us

At Calendar, we’re dedicated to sourcing and roasting high quality coffee, in the most responsible way possible. Founded in 2018, Calendar is independently owned and managed by its founders, Zarah Lawless and Daniel Boobier. We are committed to running an ethically and environmentally conscious business, where the health and wellbeing of our team is central to our success.

Full-time Production Assistant

Employment: Full-time (Hourly Contract)

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 35-40 hours per week

Remuneration: Living Wage, €14.80 per hour

Location: Upper Cloosh, Oughterard, Co. Galway, H91 NW83

Start Date: January 2025

Responsibilities

As a Production Assistant, you'll be integral to all aspects of our day-to-day operations. This includes assisting in quality control, maintaining a clean and organised roastery, and ensuring all orders are packed and shipped on time. The roastery is a busy manufacturing environment and there will be a need to lift/move equipment and stock, while working on foot for extended periods.

• Processing and fulfilling orders to make sure customers receive their coffee on time
• Preparing coffee for roasting, including handling coffee sacks, weighing coffee, and cleaning buckets
• Labelling bags and packing coffee
• Assisting the roasting team during roasting and ensuring production protocols are adhered to
• Quality control including weekly cuppings, brewing and recipe development
• Weekly cleaning and maintenance of the roasting machine
• Maintaining a clean and organised roastery at all times
• Other tasks as determined by the Roastery Manager and Head of Coffee

The Candidate

This role requires quick and precise work, and a proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities is essential. The ideal candidate works well under pressure and takes pride in their work and workspace. We're looking for someone who approaches work with a problem-solving attitude and has a drive for improving processes and systems. This is a physical role and would suit someone who enjoys manual work and being on their feet. 

• Experience as a barista or in the coffee industry is preferred but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Looking to build a career in the coffee industry

At Calendar, we know that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people of all genders, sexualities, races, religions and backgrounds to apply.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter (max. one page) outlining your skills and experience to zarah@calendarcoffee.ie.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st January 2025 at 18:00.