Chocolate manufacturing technician

Chocolate Production Technician

Job Objective

To develop and produce high-quality chocolate products using innovative recipes and advanced techniques, while ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing and mixing raw materials (cocoa, butter, sugar, fillings) according to precise recipes.

• Innovating new recipes and developing various chocolate products (bars, fillings, pralines, truffles, artistic shapes).

• Using specialized equipment, molds, and coating/enrobing machines.

• Monitoring product quality at all stages of manufacturing (taste, texture, appearance, aroma).

• Adhering to hygiene, health, and food safety standards during manufacturing.

• Controlling suitable temperatures and humidity levels for storing and making chocolate.

• Cooperating with the marketing and packaging team to design products suitable for the market and customers.

• Managing raw material inventory and ensuring optimal use of resources.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Previous practical experience in chocolate making.

• Good knowledge of techniques, coating, and molding.

• Creativity and ability to invent new recipes and flavors.

• Basic understanding of quality and food safety standards (HACCP or ISO).

• High organizational skills and precision in work.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required Skills

High manual skill in decoration and molding.

Artistic taste in product presentation.

Ability to follow market trends and provide innovative ideas.

Communication skills and ability to work within a team.