Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Production Apprentice

Hunted + Gathered; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunted + Gathered in Cremorne is hiring for an entry-level chocolate production role. You will support daily production, with training provided, learning our bean-to-bar processes and joining a dedicated production team.

This casual position runs Monday to Friday, with start date as soon as possible. Prior chocolate making experience is not required, and reliability and willingness to learn are valued as you grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with training provided.
• No previous chocolate making experience required.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Organised and attentive to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chocolate production, including sorting cacao beans, roasting and tempering, with training and supervision.
• Wrap, label and pack finished products.
• Follow established recipes, production methods and daily production schedules.
• Prepare ingredients and handle stock correctly.
• Check the quality of ingredients and finished products, reporting any issues to the Production Manager.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures, and complete required production and food safety records.
• Complete daily kitchen setup, pack-down and cleaning tasks.

Job description

Join Hunted + Gathered in Cremorne making organic chocolate from bean to bar. Entry-level role with training provided.

Hunted+Gathered is looking for a reliable person with an interest in food and a willingness to learn to join our chocolate production team.

We make organic chocolate from bean to bar at our Cremorne factory. Our approach centres on simple ingredients, careful production and attention to detail.

About the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll support the daily production of our chocolate and help keep the production kitchen running smoothly.

This is an entry level role with training provided. You’ll learn our production processes and take on further tasks as your skills develop. Previous chocolate making experience is not required.

The work includes repetitive production tasks, wrapping, packing and cleaning. Care and consistency are important in every part of the process.

Employment: Casual
Usual days: Monday–Friday
Start date: As soon as possible

Your responsibilities

• Assist with chocolate production, including sorting cacao beans, roasting and tempering, with training and supervision.
• Wrap, label and pack finished products.
• Follow established recipes, production methods and daily production schedules.
• Prepare ingredients and handle stock correctly.
• Check the quality of ingredients and finished products, reporting any issues to the Production Manager.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures, and complete required production and food safety records.
• Complete daily kitchen setup, pack-down and cleaning tasks.

About you

• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Organised and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable following instructions, asking questions and taking feedback.
• Able to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
• Willing to take care with repetitive tasks and contribute to keeping the kitchen clean.
• Kitchen or food production experience is preferred, but not essential.

How to apply

Submityour CV, a short introduction and your availability via Scout.

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