Chocolatier - Food handler

anDea Chocolate is a locally family-run wholesale chocolate manufacturer in Ancaster that deals in everything chocolate and packaging. We began in 1983 at local trade shows, and is now a thriving business, with a large production kitchen and customers across Canada. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable people who have a passion for sweets! Find out more about us at (www.andeachocolate.com).

Do you love chocolate? Have you ever dreamed about spending your days in a chocolate factory? If you answered yes then we have the job for you! We are looking for a motivated worker to join a dynamic team in our facility in Ancaster.

We are currently hiring for Full-time days, Monday – Friday with occasional weekends during busy seasons. Flexible work schedule, 34 hours in summer months, with 42.5 hours during holiday seasons.

Some of your main duties would be as follows:

· Making fillings, ganaches, etc from recipes

· Strong command of the English language

· Temper and mold/fill chocolates

· Hand dip chocolates, caramels, and candies

· Packing chocolates/candies

· Use kitchen equipment such as mixers, and specialized equipment such as tempering machines, candy thermometers, chocolate molds, etc.

· Regular cleaning duties ie: washing tables/shelves, cleaning equipment, sweeping/mopping, dishes etc.

To qualify for this position, you need the following skills and attributes:

· A friendly personality.

· A willingness to be helpful to co-workers and work together as a team.

· To possess a sense of urgency and efficiency while completing tasks.

· Able to follow directions and read and execute recipes.

· The ability to keep yourself motivated to complete tasks to the best of your ability, and in a timely and organized manner.

· Great attention to detail and a high standard of quality.

· To be reliable and punctual

· Able to stand and walk during scheduled hours, as well as move boxes that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

· The ability and confidence to work unsupervised, and to open and close the production room independently.

- Kitchen or chocolate experience is an asset but is not necessary for this position. A great attitude, friendly personality, and willingness to learn are much more important!

Think you have what it takes to create amazing confectionary chocolates? Please submit your resume with salary expectations to us by email. Thank you to all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or telephone inquiries, please.

Salary: From $41500.00 - 44200.00 per year

This position has no in-person interactions with the public.

We are a wholesale Chocolate manufacturer in Ancaster Ontario. There is no direct contact with the public.