Chocolatier & Gelato Production Specialist
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
About Choc Oh!
Choc Oh! is a premium artisan chocolate and gelato company dedicated to creating handcrafted chocolates, bonbons, chocolate beverages, and authentic Italian-style gelato using the finest ingredients and modern techniques.
We're looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Chocolatier & Gelato Production Specialist to join our growing team. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, and are excited to help build an artisan food brand, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hands-on production role involving the daily creation of premium chocolates, bonbons, seasonal collections, and fresh gelato for our retail customers.
Why Join Choc Oh?
- Work with premium chocolate, pistachios, nuts, fruits, and authentic gelato ingredients
- Be part of a creative and growing artisan food company
- Learn advanced chocolate and gelato production techniques
- Small, supportive team where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Staff discounts on products
- Opportunities for professional growth as the company expands
ResponsibilitiesChocolate Production
- Prepare mise en place and accurately scale recipes
- Temper chocolate using professional techniques
- Produce artisan bonbons, chocolate bars, truffles, spreads, and seasonal products
- Prepare ganaches, caramels, pralines, giandujas, and other fillings
- Cast, fill, cap, and demold chocolate molds
- Airbrush and colour chocolate molds using coloured cocoa butter
- Spray bonbons and decorative chocolate products using professional spray equipment
- Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Gelato Production
- Prepare gelato recipes and mixes from scratch
- Operate batch freezers and gelato production equipment
- Produce gelato, sorbets, and specialty frozen desserts
- Monitor texture, consistency, overrun, and overall product quality
- Assist in developing new seasonal and signature flavours
General Responsibilities
- Package and label finished products
- Maintain a clean and organized production environment
- Clean and maintain equipment, molds, and workstations
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures
- Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
- Support retail operations when needed
- Assist with seasonal production, workshops, and special events
- Contribute ideas for new products and continuous improvement
- Perform other production-related duties as required
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum 2 years of professional chocolatier experience
- Experience tempering chocolate and producing molded chocolates
- Experience spraying bonbons using coloured cocoa butter
- Food Handler Certificate
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
- Strong English communication skills
Preferred
- Previous gelato or artisan ice cream production experience
- Experience operating professional chocolate equipment and spray systems
- Knowledge of artisan confectionery techniques
- Experience in a pastry, chocolate, or dessert production environment
Previous gelato experience is considered an asset but is not required. We are happy to train the right candidate in our gelato production methods.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is passionate about artisan chocolate and premium desserts
- Takes pride in producing beautiful, consistent products
- Is proactive, reliable, and self-motivated
- Enjoys learning new techniques and continuously improving their skills
- Works efficiently in a production environment while maintaining high quality standards
- Takes ownership of their work and contributes positively to the team
Schedule
- Day shifts
- Weekend availability as required
- Additional hours during holiday seasons and peak production periods
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about artisan chocolate, enjoy working with premium ingredients, and are excited to grow with one of Toronto's emerging chocolate and gelato companies, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing your experience with chocolate and/or gelato production. We look forward to meeting you!
Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
