Assistant Chocolate Maker

Lonohana Estate Assistant Chocolate Maker

Compensation: Annual Salary depending on experience, HMO health and dental care

Employment type: full-time

Lonohana Estate Chocolate is a tree-to-bar Hawaii chocolate maker, and we are looking for a new full-time production assistant for our chocolate factory in Kakaako.

We are looking for a professional, self-motivated team player. The ideal candidate will have the desire to work with chocolate on many levels, from manufacturing to pastry and confectionery. You might come from another industry, but if you have a high level of professionalism and a deep interest in chocolate, we would like to meet you. Please note that some weekend day availability is a MUST for this position. Respond to this posting ONLY if you have some background in chocolate, confectionery or culinary programs.

This role will be based in our factory space on Queen Street in Kakaako.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting in the factory with all aspects of our chocolate manufacturing and packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• FACTORY:
• Assist in production of bean-to-bar chocolate
• Molding and wrapping chocolate bars
• Minor maintenance of chocolate machinery
• Calculate recipes and add ingredients accordingly
• Help maintain organized storage
• Communicate with team members about inventory and production status
• Assist in producing chocolate drinks, rubs, nibs, confections, and other non-bar products
• Maintain cleanliness of the factory, including sweeping and mopping floors, dishes, chocolate mold cleaning, wiping down machinery

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Self-starter that thrives on exceeding expectations
• Culinary and/or chocolate background and experience
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
• Friendly, courteous and approachable demeanor
• Positive, adaptable, flexible attitude
• Food service/production experience
• Able to wear many hats
• Able to multi-task with ease and grace under pressure
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully
• Good time management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in food production, baking or chocolate-making preferred, but not required.

Must be available to work a varied and flexible schedule INCLUDING weekends.

Food handler’s certificate or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis

Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Please send a resume by replying to this ad or email to infolonohana.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please include a cover letter, and use “Favorite Chocolate: ” as the subject line of your email.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28