Please Note:
1. This role requires previous experience of working as a chocolatier or pastry chef.
2. No recruitment agents to contact us regarding this role.
Job Specification – Chocolatier
Location: Bruton, Somerset
Salary: £13.00–£15.00 per hour (depending on experience and progression tier)
Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent (starting immediately)
Reports To: Factory Manager
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and growing chocolate company with a passion for producing exceptional products for some of the UK's most prestigious retailers. We are looking for an enthusiastic Chocolatier with high attention to detail and a genuine eagerness to learn and develop their skills.
Role Summary
This is a hands-on production role working closely with our Factory Manager and wider production team. The role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, starting immediately, with a view to becoming a permanent member of the team after a successful initial period.
Key Attributes
* Punctuality – reliable timekeeping to keep production running smoothly
* Positive Attitude – a team player with enthusiasm and initiative
* Attendance & Reliability – consistent presence to meet production schedules
* Attention to Detail – following recipes, processes, and hygiene standards
* Clean & Organised Work Ethic – keeping workspaces tidy and food-safe
Tiered Progression Pathway
Tier 1 – Chocolatier
Pay: £13 per hour
Qualifications: Level 2 Food Safety
Core Responsibilities:
* Produce caramels, ganaches, florentines, Easter eggs, and spun products
* Hand-deposit caramels and ganaches
* Table temper chocolate when required
* Operate One-Shot depositor for bar production
* Carry out panning and nut caramelisation
* Operate the cluster machine
* Produce NPD (new product development) samples as requested by the Factory Manager
* Strip, clean, and rebuild production machinery
Tier 2 – Senior Chocolatier
Pay: £14 per hour
Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety
Additional Responsibilities:
* Troubleshoot production issues and maintain product quality
* Operate One-Shot depositor for truffle and caramel production
* Order ingredients and materials for production
* Supervise and manage production in the absence of the Factory Manager
Tier 3 – Lead Chocolatier
Pay: £15 per hour
Qualifications: HACCP Trained, Health & Safety Trained, First Aid Certified
Additional Responsibilities:
* Set up and configure new products on the One-Shot depositor
* Lead and manage all customer NPD projects from concept through to production
* Oversee compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health and safety requirements
Why Join Us?
* Immediate start with the potential to transition into a permanent role
* Work with a passionate and supportive team in a growing business
* Opportunity to learn advanced chocolate-making techniques and machinery
* Structured progression pathway with clear skills development
* Be part of creating innovative products for prestigious UK retailers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Work Location: In person