Chocolatier Sandy, England
Job description
The Chocolatier
Job role specification
Role: Chocolatier
The Chocolatier is an independent, artisan chocolatier based in south Bedfordshire who is proud of our creative approach and outstanding quality products. We are looking to grow our small team of passionate, fun loving, experimental Chocolatiers.
We are really excited to be looking for a confident, skilled individual to join our team as an experienced Chocolatier who can lead the way for our production team as we enter an exciting new phase of our journey.
No two weeks are the same here – we produce for The Chocolatier, Boutique businesses and National and International stores. Delivering and developing exquisite chocolate confectionary and bespoke projects.
A true passion for chocolate is essential here along with a friendly and positive nature and a drive to be part of a truly special company. Every one of us genuinely believes that we can, and are, changing the world one chocolate at a time!
Job Description:
Manufacture of various chocolate products to an exceptional standard. This will include:
- Chocolate Tempering
- Creating and finishing truffles to an extremely high standard
- Shelling/molding
- Ganache production
- Decoration using a variety of techniques
- Enrobing Chocolates
- Chocolate Bars
- Drinking Chocolates
- Supporting the creation and execution of bespoke projects
As part of a small team, other duties will include:
- Packaging of finished items
- Documenting processes and conforming to company and legal requirements
- Maintaining upkeep of records
- Upkeep of inventory to support with stock levels and ordering
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the Chocolate Factory and surrounds
- Adapting to the needs of the business as required
- Support acceptance of deliveries and collections
- Some light Warehouse activity may be required to support colleagues
Person Specifications:
Exclusive Chocolate experience is not necessary but knowledge and understanding of patisserie and food environments and standards is highly desirable
You will:
Be able to support, develop and lead other members of the team with an inclusive and collaborative approach
Be curious in nature
Be able to review upcoming activity and prioritise tasks and production
Be keen to develop and expand your chocolate knowledge
Possess great attention to detail
Be self-motivated
Value the team and work well with others
Be attentive to record keeping
Have high Standards of health, hygiene, and cleanliness
Have a good Standard of English
Be interested in understanding and developing new and innovative flavours and products
Be Ambitious & Driven
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire. UK
Hours: 9-5pm Mon-Fri – This can be a full or part time role and we are happy to consider the hours/schedule that will work best for you
Remote working: No
Pay: Negotiable depending on experience
Benefits:
Company Pension
Employee Discount
Paid Lunch Break
Free onsite Parking
Potential for voluntary overtime during peak seasons
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sandy: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/03/2023
