Fudge, Chocolate Production Associate (Candy Artisan)

JOB SUMMARY

Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge, and Ice Cream franchise is located in the exciting development of Halcyon, in Forsyth County. We provide an amazing atmosphere that our customers will want to visit again and again. We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Candy and Fudge production associate to join our team. Training is provided for inspired candidates. Duties will include working in our storefront kitchen preparing our handcrafted confections such as fudge and homemade caramel products like brittles, caramel corns, caramel apples and more! You will create hand-crafted products following approved recipes and methods using artisan tools and techniques. The candidate must be comfortable greeting and interacting with customers.

Team members in this role earn an estimated $15/hour with their fixed hourly rate plus tips. This is an estimated hourly compensation. A team member's actual compensation will be based on their actual fixed hourly rate and customer tips.

E*SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

• Personally represents Kilwins Core Values, Core Purpose, Core Operating Standards and Brand Promise;
• Provide integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and purpose of Kilwins Brand;
• Makes product following Kilwin’s approved recipes, monitors supplies
• Follows proper sanitation / health department regulations for food handling
• Quality control
• Greets and interacts with customers
• Answers customer questions and makes sales suggestions
• Gives samples of designated items
• Properly stores products
• Restocks product displays
• General cleaning of production area; dust, sweep, mop, and wash windows, empty garbage

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Assists drivers when deliveries are made
• Puts away, rotate stock. Helps update prices
• Cleans/polishes manufacturing and production equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to work well with others, listens well and follows direction
• Must be customer service oriented, with good personality and manners
• Must read and speak English and have good communication skills
• A flair for product design and artistry following the latest trends and customer demands preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous production/cooking, sales experience helpful, but not necessary
• Ability to follow directions/instructions during training period

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in retail store environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips