Emerging Chocolatier: Learn Bean-to-Bar Craft

Dandelion Chocolate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Dandelion Chocolate's Apprentice Chocolate Maker role is based in our 16th Street Factory in San Francisco, joining the Production Team at L2 level. The position is full-time with a starting wage of $26.25 per hour and a pay increase after training.

You will participate in roasting, sorting, winnowing, tempering and molding chocolate bars, learning our craft hands-on while helping scale production of our single-origin chocolate in a busy factory environment.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability on weekends (Sat or Sun)
• Positive outlook in shifting priorities/machines
• Kitchen know‑how: experience in a commercial kitchen or production facility preferred
• Physical aptitude: able to stand, move, and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Production: learn and perform all steps of chocolate making (sorting, roasting, winnowing, starting batches, refining, conching, tempering, grinding, foiling, wrapping and labeling) and contribute to daily targets (e.g., 550 kg beans, 8‑10 roasts/day, 7000 bars, 13+ conches/week)
• R&D and Quality: taste and evaluate chocolate bars for flavor and quality; identify off notes and origin types
• Sanitation & Maintenance: clean and maintain the production facility and machines; assist with mold washing and floor cleaning
• Team: collaborate with the team to hit daily production goals; maintain a positive attitude
• Guest facing: support site visitors; be welcoming while ensuring safety
• Other tasks: stay curious, ask questions, and help as needed

Skills

Kitchen know-how

Job description

Dandelion Chocolate's Apprentice Chocolate Maker role is based in our 16th Street Factory in San Francisco, joining the Production Team at L2 level. The position is full-time with a starting wage of $26.25 per hour and a pay increase after training.

You will participate in roasting, sorting, winnowing, tempering and molding chocolate bars, learning our craft hands-on while helping scale production of our single-origin chocolate in a busy factory environment.