Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Chocolate Maker to join our dynamic food production team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality chocolates from raw ingredients, ensuring each batch meets strict safety and quality standards. Your expertise will help create delicious confections that delight customers and uphold our commitment to excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative food processing plant dedicated to producing premium chocolates.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and blend ingredients according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring consistency in flavor and texture.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment such as mixers, tempering machines, enrobers, and packaging machinery with precision and care.
• Follow all FDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), and sanitation protocols to guarantee food safety and product integrity.
• Monitor production processes closely, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain quality standards throughout each batch.
• Conduct routine sanitation of work areas, equipment, and tools to uphold a clean and safe food processing environment.
• Assist with packaging finished products efficiently while ensuring proper labeling and handling procedures are followed.
• Document production data accurately, including batch records, quality checks, and maintenance logs to ensure traceability and compliance.
Skills
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, HACCP principles, CGMP standards, and food safety practices within a food processing plant environment.
• Mechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment used in chocolate production such as mixers, tempering machines, enrobers, and packaging systems.
• Experience with food processing techniques specific to confectionery manufacturing and chocolate production.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures necessary for maintaining a clean food industry facility.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and adjusting formulations as needed.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely in a food industry setting when required for material handling.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to ensure consistent product quality. Join us in creating exceptional chocolates that bring joy to consumers worldwide! We value energetic individuals who thrive in collaborative environments committed to food safety, innovation, and excellence in manufacturing.
Pay: $18.61 - $23.44 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Chocolate Maker to join our dynamic food production team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality chocolates from raw ingredients, ensuring each batch meets strict safety and quality standards. Your expertise will help create delicious confections that delight customers and uphold our commitment to excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative food processing plant dedicated to producing premium chocolates.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and blend ingredients according to established recipes and specifications, ensuring consistency in flavor and texture.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment such as mixers, tempering machines, enrobers, and packaging machinery with precision and care.
• Follow all FDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), and sanitation protocols to guarantee food safety and product integrity.
• Monitor production processes closely, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain quality standards throughout each batch.
• Conduct routine sanitation of work areas, equipment, and tools to uphold a clean and safe food processing environment.
• Assist with packaging finished products efficiently while ensuring proper labeling and handling procedures are followed.
• Document production data accurately, including batch records, quality checks, and maintenance logs to ensure traceability and compliance.
Skills
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, HACCP principles, CGMP standards, and food safety practices within a food processing plant environment.
• Mechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment used in chocolate production such as mixers, tempering machines, enrobers, and packaging systems.
• Experience with food processing techniques specific to confectionery manufacturing and chocolate production.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures necessary for maintaining a clean food industry facility.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and adjusting formulations as needed.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely in a food industry setting when required for material handling.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to ensure consistent product quality. Join us in creating exceptional chocolates that bring joy to consumers worldwide! We value energetic individuals who thrive in collaborative environments committed to food safety, innovation, and excellence in manufacturing.
Pay: $18.61 - $23.44 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chocolate Maker position is now open for candidates interested in the Restaurants & Food Service sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Restaurants & Food Service is a plus.