We are looking for a Chocolatier and Candy Cook for commercial production. Responsibilities include food prep and production, maintaining a fully-stocked inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented and able to operate productively, safely, cleanly and at a consistently high quality.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate food production
- Food prep and production
- Operate commercial chocolate equipment
- Maintain a high level of productivity
- Keep production records
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
Skills
- Proven work experience
- Familiarity with food sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to organize in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during occasional holidays weekends
Some overtime may be required, especially around major holidays or events
Certification from a culinary school is a plus.
ADA Statement: While performing duties, production areas are often hot and prone to hot splattering. Work space is restricted and employees are expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare foods, use kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high; floors may be slippery. Contact with various foodborne allergens is unavoidable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
- Hourly pay
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Describe any experience you have working with chocolate.
- Describe any experience you have working with production machinery.
Experience:
- Commercial Kitchen: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person