Seasonal, with opportunity for continued employment About the Position Knoke's Chocolates & Nuts is looking for one dependable and hardworking person to join our back-of-house production team for the holiday season. This position works closely with the owner and production team to help cook and prepare our products while also keeping our warehouse and production spaces organized and maintained. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in keeping things organized, and is comfortable working around food production equipment and hot kettles. What You'll Do Assist the owner with cooking and preparing chocolate, caramel, nuts, and other products Help measure, prepare, and handle ingredients Work safely around hot kettles and cooking equipment Assist with moving and organizing ingredients, supplies, and finished products Maintain and organize warehouse storage areas Help keep production and warehouse areas clean and orderly Receive, move, and put away inventory and supplies Help prepare products and supplies for daily production Follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures Assist with other production tasks as needed Physical Requirements This is a physically active position.
Candidates must be comfortable with:
Lifting up to 50 pounds Standing for a full shift Working in front of and around hot kettles Repeatedly moving ingredients, boxes, and supplies Bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying throughout the day Working in a warm production environment when cooking What We're Looking For Dependable and punctual Hardworking and willing to stay busy Comfortable with physical work Able to follow directions and recipes carefully Focused and safety-conscious Organized and takes pride in keeping work areas clean Comfortable working independently as well as with a team Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed Previous kitchen, food production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is a plus Seasonal Position with Opportunity for More This position is seasonal and focused on helping us through our busy holiday season . However, there is an opportunity for continued employment after the season for someone who proves to be a good fit for our team and the position. We are looking for someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, works hard, and enjoys being part of a team. Our production team works hard, but we also believe in having fun and creating a positive work environment. If you are dependable, hardworking, physically capable, and ready to learn, we'd love to meet you!
Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 34.0 - 40.0 per week