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.
These are full-time positions working Monday through Friday. If you are looking for summer work we have limited part-time and seasonal opportunities as well.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in 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