Senior Chocolatier Jobs

Are you passionate about chocolate? Do you have multiple years of hands-on experience producing chocolates and confections? Do you want to work on a positive and uplifing team producing award-winning chocolates? Are you looking for work/ life balance and the opportunity to work somewhere that values your skills and dedication to the craft?

If you said "yes!" and have a strong attention to detail and a strong work-ethic, then we have a position for you! We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and the skills to handle a fast-paced kitchen environment.

This is an on-site, full-time position, with the potential of weekend or evening shifts depending on the production schedule. If you do not have a valid Work Permit in progress or approved, please apply when you do have one.

Full time employees are eligible to join our competitive benefits program after six months of employment; a portion of the monthly fees will be paid by cōchu.

• Apply with a cover letter: tell us why you are interested in this position and why you are the ideal candidate. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.*

Skills & Qualifications

• Chocolate theory and understanding is required, with minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a commercial chocolate production facility. Experience in molding and capping bonbons by hand, making 3D figures and bars, hand-decorating detailed molds, making ganaches and caramels and enrobing by hand.
• A desire to take on new opportunities and challenges.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Valid Canadian Work Permit
• The ability and drive identify areas of improvement in our processes.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean and organized space, following proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to meet AHS regulations.
• Complete records accurately and consistently
• Working directly with chocolate in various capacities, such as molding and capping bonbons, making 3D figures and bars, etc. by hand.
• Assist with factory tours, chocolate classes, and special events.
• Inventory management and compliance with food safety requirements.
• Food preparation: making caramel, ganache, fruit purees, pate de fruit, and other crystalline confections.

Additional Responsibilities

• Be a positive, enthusiastic team member, modeling a strong work ethic.
• Participate in executing the Food Safety Program currently in progress by providing input and feedback on new processes and procedures.
• Handling day-to-day production issues and concerns.
• Supporting equipment maintenance and repair.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with implementing new systems as we continue to grow, providing suggestions and ideas on how to streamline processes and optimize efficiency and workflow.

Salary compensation is based on experience and ranges from $37,444 to $45,760.