Chocolate Factory Assistant

Dandelion Chocolate•San Francisco, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dandelion Chocolate is seeking a positive, detail-oriented Factory Assistant to ensure the high quality of their bean-to-bar chocolate. This role involves performing final quality checks, hand-wrapping chocolate bars, prepping molds, feeding molds into the tempering line, and packing ground chocolate. The assistant will work with a team of passionate chocolate makers in a dynamic environment, contributing to seamless operations and continuous improvement. The position can be full-time or part-time, with a starting wage of $25/hour.

Requirements

Availability for part-time or full-time role with weekends required.
Ability to work shifts from 7am-3:30pm.
Previous experience working in a kitchen is a plus, including hand washing, labeling and dating finished products, and working thoughtfully around others.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, walking, and standing throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Ability to slip into a zen state of mind during repetitive tasks.
Eagerness to help the team and offer assistance where needed.
Self-motivation and satisfaction with a spotless workspace.
Efficiency and an eye for quality standards.
Reliability in cleaning up spills or assisting with longer tasks.
Team player with a passion for working with a quality product.
Willingness to offer personal opinions during chocolate tasting.

Responsibilities

Follow food production environment protocols and guidelines, including food safety and hygiene best practices, wearing appropriate attire, and adhering to safety SOPs.
Report any potential equipment malfunctions to maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and be a welcoming presence for visiting guests, answering questions and offering hospitality.
Operate the wrapping machine to foil and wrap chocolate bars, checking quality according to best practices.
Weigh and pack ground chocolate into bags and boxes, using the internal lot tracking system to correctly label products.
Pass finished chocolate through X-ray and metal detector equipment for quality control.
Keep the tempering line supplied with chocolate molds and check chocolate bars for quality defects.
Load chocolate blocks into the chocolate grinder and scoop beans into optical and vibratory sorters to meet daily production goals.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free production area, including thorough cleaning of chocolate-processing areas.
Inventory and organize supplies at the end of each day.
Wash dishes and tools using the industrial dishwasher and ensure proper storage of cleaning solutions.
Assist with receiving deliveries from the loading dock, keeping walkways clear and safe.
Taste and evaluate chocolate samples to provide data for chocolate makers.
Proactively ask for other tasks when experiencing downtime and comply with company policies and service procedures.
Perform other tasks as necessary.