Production Worker - CHOCOLATE MAKER
Pump Street Chocolate values a diverse workforce, women, people of colour,
people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly
encouraged to apply.
If there is anything, we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the
recruitment or interview process please let us know by email to
[email protected].
As a Chocolate Maker you will have a real interest in food production and a
desire to be part of a committed team making the very best quality single
origin chocolate from the cocoa bean, while also understanding the demands
of a busy factory environment.
Reporting to the Manager of Chocolate Production, the primary duty of the
role will be to assist in all aspects of the Pump Street Chocolate production
plan, ensuring that production of chocolate is to the highest quality.
This primary duty will include;
- Cocoa bean processing (sorting, roasting, cracking, winnowing)
- Small batch chocolate bulk production
- Making finished chocolate bars
- Making other chocolate products
Other duties of the role;
- To keep a clean and ordered work environment and complete cleaning
schedules as laid out in the PSC production plan and/or external audit
scheme (BRC).
- Packing and labeling finished chocolate products.
- To assist in the maintenance of chocolate stock and report shortages to the
Manager of Chocolate Production.
- To assist in the maintenance of chocolate production equipment/machinery
and report potential problems as necessary.
- To follow health and safety guidelines, reporting any problems to the
Manager of Chocolate Production.
- To maintain regular and punctual attendance and to keep a timesheet of
working hours completed.
- To pass on messages, delivery notes and invoices to the Manager of
Chocolate Production, ED or accounts team.
You will receive all the training that you will need to support your development and
help you to progress your career within chocolate making.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and would
be a great chance to learn chocolate making from the cocoa bean. The right
candidate will be confident in their ability and able to work both individually
and as part of a team. You should have pride in your work and attention to
detail looking to ensure you are producing and maintaining the highest
standards at all times.
Ideal experience would include food production work with chocolate or other
fine flavour foods, and in a role with direct responsibility to production and
food safety within a robust food safety system.
Working hours – shift working on a rota basis, including evenings and
weekends. This is a FULL TIME role 40hrs PW
Starting salary £12.71/hr depending on experience.
Due to the location, own transport necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
