Chocolatier Apprentice - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

About this OpportunityAre you looking for a unique and challenging career Are you excited by the thought of working with chocolate and making delightful confections Cochu offers a rare opportunity to apprentice with a Six Star Grandmaster Chocolatier who has won multiple international awards. We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, a team player and a quick and attentive learner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. As part of the Production Team, the Chocolatier Apprentice will assist in the production of our spectacular chocolates while maintaining the high standards of quality and care that go into all aspects of our company. This position has the potential to grow to a more senior position.Expectations:

• Full-time position, primarily daytime shifts Monday - Friday with an option to switch to occasional evening and/or weekend shifts.
• Adhere to our Employee Handbook, Good Manufacturing Practices, Alberta Health Services Food Safety requirements and cochus quality control standards.

Tasks

• Working directly with the head chocolatier in various capacities to acquire chocolate-making skills and independence in a variety of production areas.
• Food preparation (making caramel, ganache, fruit purees).
• Cleaning and preparing moulds and trays for production.
• Assisting with managing production inventory by receiving products, taking inventory and putting into storage, as well as notifying the office staff when items need to be re-ordered.
• Maintaining a clean and organized space, following proper cleaning and sanitation procedures, particularly in relation to the COVID Policy.
• Helping maintain the highest level of cleanliness in the facility according to AHS guidelines with strict adherence to the food manufacturing industry defined cleaning schedule.
• Occasional support for the packaging and retail staff may be requested, to perform tasks such as packaging products for storage, sale or shipping and providing retail support.

Work Skills

• Attention to detail: You are thorough in completing work tasks and maintaining records, and take extreme care in the production and handling of all products.
• Integrity: We expect our employees to be honest and ethical.
• Dependability: You are reliable, responsible, dependable, self-motivated and proficient at working independently to complete tasks.
• Achievement: The Chocolatier Apprentice position requires establishing and exerting effort towards personally challenging achievement goals and mastering new skills.
• Initiative: You are willing to take on responsibilities and challenges, and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Stress tolerance: - You are able to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. You handle high-pressure situations in a calm and professional manner and have the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Concern for others: You are a team player who is sensitive to others needs and feelings, from your co-workers to our customers. and You are understanding and helpful on the job.
• Organizational skills: You demonstrate excellent organizational, time management and decision making skills.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dive into any task with a smile;
• Ability to maintain a high standard of quality and commitment to meet or exceed expectations;
• Ability to work well with your hands and handle delicate items with care, while still maintaining efficiency;
• Knowledge of and experience with food handling and safety;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Please apply with a cover letter - tell us why you would be the ideal candidate for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Quick Apply

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