CHOCOLATE ASSISTANT
L.A. Burdick Chocolates, celebrated for its exquisite artisanal chocolates, pastries, and drinking chocolate, has two full-time openings in our Walpole NH Location. Join our team in making our beautiful handcrafted chocolate bonbons and whimsical critters. No experience necessary, willing to train the right person.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in the production of fine handcrafted chocolates.
- Assist Chocolatier on the confectionary production line.
- Piping, cutting, dipping and decorating chocolates.
- Select measure and weigh ingredients using varying devices.
- Ensure all ingredients meet quality standards and report any non-conformance.
- Stock materials and supplies in work area.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work area to ensure conformance to established standards, and report any discrepancies.
- Willingness to work as a team and to assist with other duties as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and work area at the end of each shift.
- Knowledgeable in SafeServe standards and/or certification
Skills, Traits and Experiences
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen helpful but not required.
- Well-organized and able to maintain a clean work area.
- Patience while working on complex production projects.
- Reliable, honest, hardworking, and committed.
- Flexibility and willingness to work longer hours during the peak seasons.
- Good hand eye coordination
- Ability to stand and walk for a full shift
- Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach above shoulder level and below waist level
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50#
- Ability to follow personal hygiene standards
- Ability to perform repetitive task
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Includes Wellness Incentive)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus
- Company-matched 401K
- Voluntary life and disability plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary chocolate tastings throughout the year
- Discount on all products
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person