Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Candy Maker

Zingerman's•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Do you love chocolate and candy in all its forms? Do you want to learn to make really great chocolate and candy from some of the best confectioners in the country? Looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a dynamic and diverse team? Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory needs a Candy Maker to join our team!

Requirements

Experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen
You will be comfortable working in a fast paced, detail oriented kitchen.
Have the ability to take direction well and execute a task both independently and as part of a team.
Basic math skills: adding/substracting/multiplying/dividing, converting pounds and ounces, etc
Able to do intricate work with your hands
Able to read and follow SOPs, recipes and directions
Able to work in a small space
Able to safely carry hot sugar syrup in hot pots (move from range to mixer area safely)
Able and comfortable handling hot sugar with lightly gloved hands
Able to lift, bend, stand and walk for duration of shift
Able to lift 50 pounds and relocate it, with or without assistance.
Be on time, every time for scheduled shifts
Read & respond to email in a timely manner.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn basic software applications. (Email, Google Drive, production management/traceability software).
Has appreciation for chocolate and candy
Loves to learn and continuously improve processes
Strong attention to detail
Asks questions and wants to understand the why behind how we do what we do
Enjoys getting constructive performance feedback.
Positive and encouraging attitude
Likes to work with a diverse group of people, respecting each others differences
Likes to have fun!

Nice To Haves

Experience or education in Chocolate & Confections or Baking & Pastry preferred.

Responsibilities

Make candy from start to finish including:
Scale recipes: measuring ingredients for candy making accurately and quickly
Execute all candy making tasks following our recipes exactly.
Package and label candy for retail and wholesale customers
Clean as you go and work in a safe manner following all food safety practices.
Clean work tables and equipment, mop floors, and take out trash as needed.
Wash dishes as needed.
Document production & food safety tasks as needed.
Be willing to learn to:
Frame candy bars: layering candy components in a frame
Cook sugar syrups: nougat, brittle, caramel, fondant, fudge
Handle hot sugar with lightly gloved hands
Roast nuts in nut roaster
Whip aerations (egg whites and adding cooked sugar)
Temper chocolate and dip candy bars on an enrobing machine
Decorate molds for chocolate bonbons
Make and pipe fillings for chocolate bonbons
Use wrapping, cutting and all other equipment used for the candy making process

Benefits

After 90 days of service:
Company paid long term disability
Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
Paid training
Paid lunch breaks
Paid time off
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents
Food discounts throughout all ZCoB businesses upon completion of orientation.
Fun Additional Benefits!
25% reimbursement for massages
Free swag
Discounts at local businesses