Chocolatier / Barista

Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates is seeking a passionate Chocolatier/Barista to craft chocolates, pastries, and confections in a warm shop setting. You will produce beautiful treats while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and delivering high-quality products to customers.

The role involves decorating, food safety compliance, and contributing to catering orders and special events in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Pastry preparation, baking, or confectionery production experience.
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling techniques.
• Skilled in cake decorating, pastry arts, and working with baked goods or chocolates.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment such as mixers, tempering machines, ovens, and knives safely.
• High-volume production experience in a bakery or food industry setting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent knife skills and recipe adherence.
• Customer service experience is beneficial for interacting with clients during special orders or retail sales.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble chocolates, pastries, baked goods, and confections following established recipes and quality standards.
• Decorate cakes and confections with precision using various cake decorating techniques.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to support high-volume production.
• Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
• Package finished products attractively for retail sale or catering events while ensuring proper food handling practices.
• Assist in food preparation tasks such as pastry preparation, cake decorating, and other food industry-related duties.
• Support the team during catering events or special orders by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Cake decorating

Food safety

Confectionery production

Kitchen equipment operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Company Overview

's Coffee and Chocolates is a warm and welcoming bakery and chocolate shop dedicated to crafting high-quality baked goods and confections. We are committed to providing meaningful employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities through our partnership with Every1 Can Work, a non-profit organization focused on community engagement, personal growth, and delivering exceptional products in a friendly atmosphere.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Chocolatier / Barista to join our creative culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing delicious chocolates, baked goods, and confections that delight our customers. You’ll bring your culinary skills to life by creating beautiful, tasty treats while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. If you love working with food, enjoy crafting sweets, and want to be part of a supportive team, this position is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble chocolates, pastries, baked goods, and confections following established recipes and quality standards.
• Decorate cakes and confections with precision using various cake decorating techniques.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to support high-volume production.
• Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
• Package finished products attractively for retail sale or catering events while ensuring proper food handling practices.
• Assist in food preparation tasks such as pastry preparation, cake decorating, and other food industry-related duties.
• Support the team during catering events or special orders by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Experience

• Previous experience in pastry preparation, baking, or confectionery production is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling techniques.
• Skilled in cake decorating, pastry arts, and working with baked goods or chocolates.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment such as mixers, tempering machines, ovens, and knives safely.
• High-volume production experience in a bakery or food industry setting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent knife skills and recipe adherence.
• Customer service experience is beneficial for interacting with clients during special orders or retail sales.

Join us as a Chocolatier / Confectionist where your creativity meets craftsmanship! Help us craft delightful treats that bring joy to our community while developing your culinary talents in a supportive environment.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person