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Chocolatier (Culinary background req, chocolate-training provided)
Location: Mid-Coast Maine
Salary: $46,000 - $50,000
Benefits: Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Simple IRA, PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm (flexible start/end)
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation negotiable
Sponsorship is not available
Chocolatier (Culinary background req, chocolate-training provided) Description
Our client, an award-winning chocolate company, is looking for a Chocolatier to join their team in Midcoast Maine. In this role, you'll refine classic recipes and develop new treats that bring joy with every bite. You'll work with top-of-the-line chocolate-making equipment—so a love for learning new technology is key. The ideal candidate will have a background in pastry arts, chocolate production, confectionery, or culinary arts, along with a refined palate and a keen eye for detail. College graduates are encouraged to apply! Experience with food safety regulations and an interest in the bean-to-bar craft will set you up for success. This family-owned company values its team and employee growth and development as much as it values making the most irresistible chocolate treats. If you dream in chocolate and have a passion for crafting confections, this is your chance to turn creativity into something delicious!
Chocolatier (Culinary background req, chocolate-training provided) Responsibilities
• Produce products according to standing recipes
• Develop new recipes for R&D and commercialization
• Operate bean-to-bar equipment (training provided)
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on machinery
• Maintain accurate daily production logs
• Assist in tracking ingredient, packaging, and labor costs to support pricing decisions
• Manage the ingredient and supply inventory for the bean-to-bar kitchen
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Identify opportunities for new products
• Advise on discontinuing non-relevant items
• Follow safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and hygiene standards
Chocolatier (Culinary background req, chocolate-training provided) Qualifications
• 2 years of pastry arts, chocolate production, confectionery, or culinary arts required
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation in a food production facility required
• Comfort with learning new technology & machinery required
Salary : $46,000 - $50,000
