Job Overview
We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Assistant Chocolatier to join our team. You’ll support the head chocolatier in the day-to-day production of our award-winning chocolates — from polishing molds and scaling recipes to helping create new and unusual works of chocolate art.
We are a small and industrious team of hardworking chocolatiers at chocolaTas. You will be part of a team of people who love to make edible art to be proud of. We value people, product and process and work hard to achieve quality and consistency in everything we make.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Assistance: Assist with the creation of filled chocolates, bars, truffles, and other confections by scaling recipes accurately, preparing ingredients, and mixing components.
- Molding and Decorating: Clean and polish chocolate molds, pipe fillings, and assist with decorating and hand-dipping chocolates.
- Quality Control: Unmold finished products, check for quality defects, and ensure all products meet the company's quality standards.
- Packaging and Inventory: Provide packaging support for finished products (bars, seasonal collections, etc.), rotate stock to maintain freshness, and assist with inventory management.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Wash dishes, maintain an organized and clean work area, and follow all sanitizing schedules and food safety protocols (GMPs).
- General Duties: Perform other kitchen-related responsibilities as assigned, which may include lifting up to 50 lbs of ingredients or supplies.
- Customer Service (Optional): This position may occasionally involve assisting the front-of-house team by serving customers or providing product knowledge.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: General kitchen, food preparation, or food production experience is preferred. Experience in a bakery or pastry environment can be an asset.
- Certifications: Food Safe certification (Minimum Level 1).
- Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality and precision.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
- Strong knowledge of food handling practices, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
- Organized, efficient, and eager to learn.
- Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team environment and also work independently.
- Good physical fitness, including the ability to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy items (maximum 50 lbs).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Requirements
- Proven experience in cake decorating, baking, or confectionery production; restaurant or food industry experience is a plus
- Strong skills in food preparation, cooking, and food handling techniques
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper sanitation practices
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients or during product demonstrations
- Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for culinary arts
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality
- Prior experience in packaging finished products professionally is desirable
Work Environment
· Full-time position – Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, 37.5 hours paid (half hour lunch break)
· Flexibility with work schedule (may need to work early mornings, late evenings and/or weekends) especially during peak seasons like Valentines, Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas.
· Working within a production/warehouse facility
Compensation and Benefits:
· Extended Health
· Dental
· On-site parking
· 10% Discount on product
· 2 weeks vacation (must successfully complete 3 months probation period and minimum 1 year of employment before qualifying for time off)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Work Flexibility - Are you willing to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends when necessary and with sufficient notice?
- Do you have a chocolate or pastry certification (please state which and from what school
Experience:
- Chocolate or Pastry: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
