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Thank you for your interest in working with us! Please see the digital application below.
At Grocer's Daughter Chocolate, we're only as good as our people. We seek bright, passionate, honest, self-motivated people to join our team. While teamwork is our mantra, we believe that diversity and individuality are vital components of a healthy, dynamic workplace. Read more about our equal opportunity & anti-discrimination policy below.
We are committed to deepening our relationship with - and service to - our producer partners, our
vendors, and our community. We believe that our success is inextricably linked to that of our partners, vendors, staff and community
We acknowledge that we are all students of artisan chocolate and sustainable food systems. We aim to create a 'culture of discovery' for our organization that encourages and supports experimentation, learning, and collaboration among our staff, customers, and all other partners in our value chain.
Please reach out to our team at chocolate@grocersdaughter.com if you have any questions!
Job Title: Lead Chocolatier | Full-time year round
Location: Chocolate Shop
Reports to: Director of Production/Head Chocolatier
Compensation: $16.50 - $19.50/hr depending on experience, shared tips, 40% employee discount, paid time off, wellness stipend, earned sick time, lots of chocolate and only 3 blocks from Empire beach!
This position includes a 90 day paid apprenticeship to ensure the candidate is the right fit for the position.
Job Description
The Lead Chocolatier works directly with our Production Manager to make GDC’s chocolates and confections to our exceptionally high standards, in accordance with our values, sourcing policy and recipe specifications.
Specific duties/requirements include...
Following daily/weekly tasks in the kitchen including: topping bars, piping, making truffles, caramel, ganaches, chocolate covered confections, baking, ingredient preparation, washing dishes, cleaning molds, packaging, opening/closing duties etc.
Upholding the highest standards for quality.
Working in compliance with ServSafe and MI Dept of Health requirements for sanitation and food safety. It is vital to GDC that we have the highest level of cleanliness possible and this position is critical to maintaining these standards. This includes coming to work showered and in clean clothes with hair restrained (hat or headband) trimmed fingernails, little to no jewelry, closed toe shoes, no heavy perfume/cologne.
Setting up, operating, and tending to equipment and machines for production of products.
Assisting in all aspects of GDC production, including training new production employees with a positive attitude and coordinating kitchen production when the production manager is away.
Actively participating in staff education and quality improvement tasting/meetings.
Open, honest communication with co-workers about tasks and willingness to accept constructive feedback, improve and seek new knowledge.
Requires attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Physically able to stand for your entire working shift, lift 55 lbs and have stamina for repetitive tasks.
Must be reliable and able to work independently once trained. Must be accurate in reporting hours and products made.
Cultivating a welcoming, safe workplace and culture for all employees.
Who You Are
You are reliable, friendly and enjoy staying busy on your feet while you work. Great for restaurant employees looking for a change of pace and daytime hours!
You enjoy being part of a team but are able to work independently.
You are comfortable asking questions, communicating concerns.
You are a multi-tasker and are able to reprioritize as needed.
You are compassionate and wish to use your skills/knowledge to support a small but growing business that is committed to having a positive impact in the world.
Measures of Achievement
Consistently crafted beautiful and delicious products.
Following our methods of production.
Clean work space during and after work.
Happy customers and co-workers.
Accurate record-keeping of products produced and other tasks as needed.
Regular communication with manager and positive evaluations from co-workers.
Daily, weekly, and seasonal goals are met.
Equal opportunity statement
Grocer’s Daughter is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to offer equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, genetic information, color, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or other applicable law. Grocer’s Daughter includes sexual orientation, gender identity and political beliefs in this policy. We are pledged to nondiscrimination in employment as required by applicable civil rights law. Consistent with this philosophy, Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate is committed to employment for the best-qualified individuals. Any employee who has concerns regarding any type of discrimination should contact the store owners, and/or operations manager. Anyone engaged in unlawful discrimination will be subject to Performance Improvement action, up to and including termination of employment.
