Chocolatier

Recruitment Matters-Cape Town, África do Sul

Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a Chocolatier to join their exciting team.

DESCRIPTION:
A Chocolatier uses chocolates and makes candies and confections out of it, their skills are demonstrated in these candies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preparing food products using recipes and ingredients.
  • Designing and making a variety of products such as chocolate covered strawberries or truffles.
  • Tempering all kinds of chocolates using various skills.
  • Performing various tasks like designing, packaging, and wrapping of confectioneries.
  • Training junior staff, handling supplies of raw materials.
  • Assisting with chocolate production, and completing all other tasks as given.

KEY SKILLS:

  • Creative and artistic abilities,
  • A vision to create a profitable business using chocolates,
  • Ability to carefully handle and pack goods,
  • A good knowledge about the history of chocolates,
  • Molding techniques, chocolate decoration, cultivation, and flavor chemistry.

QUALIFICATIONS:
2-4 years retail experience and background in Chocolate Confectionary industry

Basic Chocolate education under the belt.

An apprenticeship with a Master Chocolatier advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent