What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty candy Maker / chocolatier position at Wertz candies?
Specialty Candy Maker & Chocolatier
Wertz Candies — Downtown Lebanon, PA
About Wertz Candies
Since 1931, Wertz Candies has been creating handmade candies and treats while helping generations of families make memories. As we approach 95 years in business, we're continuing those time-honored traditions while bringing new ideas and creativity into our candy kitchen.
We’re looking for a Specialty Candy Maker & Chocolatier to join our fast-growing team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys creating quality products, takes pride in their work, and pays attention to the little details that make handmade candy special. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with the company as we continue to expand.
What You’ll Do
As part of our candy-making team, you’ll help produce many of the products our customers have come to know and love, including:
- Hand-dipping and hand-coating chocolates and confections
- Operating chocolate tempering and enrobing equipment
- Making fresh caramel and other candy fillings from established recipes
- Producing our signature caramel popcorn and specialty popcorn varieties
- Measuring, mixing, cooking, cutting, dipping, and finishing candy products
- Following established Wertz recipes and production standards to ensure consistency
- Assisting with the development and production of new and seasonal products
- Packaging finished candies and treats for our retail store and other orders
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary candy kitchen
- Properly handling and storing ingredients and finished products
- Following all food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
- Assisting with increased production during busy seasons, especially around the holidays
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Detail-oriented and committed to producing a consistent, high-quality product
- Creative and interested in learning the art of candy and chocolate making
- Comfortable working with their hands and performing repetitive production tasks
- Able to follow recipes and instructions precisely
- Comfortable measuring ingredients and performing basic recipe calculations
- Able to work efficiently in a busy, productive environment, particularly during holiday production
- A team player with a positive attitude who enjoys working with others
- Conscious of cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and allergen awareness
- Willing to learn traditional methods while also contributing new ideas
- Interested in growing with a company that values its employees
Experience
Previous experience in candy making, chocolate work, baking, pastry, food production, or a commercial kitchen is a plus.
Experience with chocolate tempering, enrobing equipment, caramel production, or confectionery work is especially valuable.
However, we also recognize that the right person can be taught. If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, food-production experience, and a genuine interest in learning the craft, we encourage you to apply.
Why Wertz?
This isn't an assembly-line candy factory. You'll be working in a candy shop with nearly 95 years of history, where many of our products are still made using traditional recipes and hands-on techniques.
You'll work alongside a welcoming team in a laid-back, supportive environment filled with familiar faces, longtime customers, and generations of families who have made Wertz part of their traditions. While the work can get busy—especially during the holidays—it’s not a factory-style environment. We work hard, support one another, and take pride in what we do.
We care about our employees and make an effort to take care of the people who are part of our team. Wertz is more like a family than a typical nine-to-five job, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that family as we continue to grow.
We take what we make seriously—but we also want work to be an enjoyable place to come every day.
At Wertz Candies, we don't just make candy—we make memories.
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20