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Gianteagle

Candy Lead

Portage, WI

Job Summary Candy Leads are key players in making sure our sweets are the sweetest. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Pastry/Candy Team Leader in developing an ...

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Candy Maker

Laconia, NH · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

As a Candy Maker, you will be responsible for creating delicious and visually appealing candies. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity in the food industry.

Uncle Gs Management Corp.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Massapequa, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

Mosquito Joe

Cotton Candy Artist

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$22/hr

PUFFY COTTON CANDY S Cotton Candy Artist Puffy Cotton Candy is looking for an artistic, innovative, and energetic cotton candy artist to make cotton candy clouds, characters, and cakes at our store ...

Uncle Gs Management Corp.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Eatontown, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

Uncle Gs Management Corp.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Bohemia, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

Papabubble

Candy-Helper

Houston, TX · On-site

$7.25/hr

Papabubble is a global artisan candy brand known for handcrafted sweets made fresh daily with creativity and flair. Our Houston shop is growing, and we're looking for energetic team members who love ...

Uncle Gs Management Corp.

Candy Clerk (PT)

Ramsey, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

Uncle Gs Management Corp.

Candy Clerk (FT)

Melville, NY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Our Candy Clerks are outgoing and approachable, delivering excellent customer service to customers at our Candy counter. This is a fun and exciting position, making various types of candy options ...

SmartBrains.io

Cotton Candy Maker

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Description Cotton Candy Maker Join our team as a Cotton Candy Maker in Fairbanks and transform simple ingredients into delightful, fluffy creations that bring joy to customers of all ages! About ...

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How much do candy job jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy job in the United States is $13.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Candy Job vs Confectionery Worker?

AspectCandy JobConfectionery Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationsHigh school diploma; food safety training often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, or retail settingsFactories, retail stores, or manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing and retail sectorsUsed in production, packaging, and retail of confections
Job FocusProduction, quality control, packaging of candiesProduction, assembly, and packaging of confections

Both Candy Jobs and Confectionery Workers are involved in candy production, often working in similar environments. The main difference lies in terminology and specific job roles, with Candy Jobs often referring to a broader range of positions in candy manufacturing and retail, while Confectionery Workers focus more on the hands-on production and packaging of confections.

What are some common challenges faced in candy production roles, and how can new hires effectively manage them?

Candy production roles often involve working in fast-paced environments where maintaining consistency and quality is key. New hires may face challenges such as adhering to strict hygiene standards, operating complex machinery, and meeting production quotas during peak seasons. To manage these challenges, it's important to follow established protocols, seek guidance from experienced team members, and stay organized. Teamwork and clear communication are also essential for ensuring smooth workflow and addressing issues quickly.

What is a candy job?

A candy job typically refers to a position within the candy or confectionery industry, such as roles in candy making, packaging, quality control, or sales. These jobs can be found in candy factories, specialty shops, or large food manufacturers. Responsibilities may include producing candies, developing new flavors, managing inventory, or ensuring food safety standards are met. Working in a candy job often requires attention to detail, creativity, and knowledge of food handling regulations. It can be a fun and rewarding career path for those passionate about sweets and food production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a candy maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Candy Maker, you need knowledge of confectionery techniques, food safety, and recipe formulation, often supported by culinary training or food production experience. Familiarity with specialized kitchen equipment, temperature controls, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and manual dexterity are essential soft skills for consistently producing high-quality, appealing confections. These skills ensure product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a competitive food industry.
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Infographic showing various Candy Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,154 per year, or $13.1 per hour.

Candy Lead

Gianteagle

Portage, WI

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Candy Leads are key players in making sure our sweets are the sweetest. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Pastry/Candy Team Leader in developing an amazing team, Candy Leads provide leadership, motivation and expertise for all areas of candy including grocery, specialty, produce, floral and service. The Candy Lead is responsible for overseeing the ordering, stocking and managing of products within the candy department as well as implementing creative merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Description

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
Experience Desired: Solid understanding of the Candy field
Knowledge of Market District Customer Service Requirements; Solid Understanding of the Candy field; Culinary Certification in Pastry/Bakery
Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
Travel Required: Regional - Daily, Less than 10%
Job Responsibilities
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
  • Enable unparalleled guest service by leading the team by example, constantly striving to delight and surprise our guests, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Create unique value-added candy confections; Including but not limited to chocolate/caramel dipped fruit, cotton candy, chocolate covered cookies and chips.
  • Perform all functions of a Team Leader in his/her absence, when necessary and where appropriate. Desire to become a Team Leader required. Direct Team Members by using work lists as well as understanding and performing all duties required of a clerk. This includes directing, overseeing and evaluating all training of new and current Team Members.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be scheduled according to needs of business including but not limited to necessary required amount of nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Be able to write department orders, monitor ordering, and supervise stocking and receiving with latest tools and technology/automated ordering systems. Track and reduce out of stocks and participate in taking of physical inventories. Utilize all available tools to help reduce and eliminate shrink.
  • Take an active role in building the store's product assortment, throughout the year and at resets by cultivating strong working relationships with guests/vendors/suppliers.
  • Understand all Guest Service Initiatives and Measurement tools (i.e. Voice of Guest, Mystery Shoppers). Respond to guest calls regarding product inquiries, special orders and product requests.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure the safety of customers and Team Members while exceeding health and OSHA requirements.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to Team Members not meeting standards and submit safety Team Member coaching events.
  • Comply and perform self-assessments to maintain necessary standards and pass all Steritech, internal and external audits. Complete incident prevention checklists as required.
  • Follow work designs and methods, and update as needed following 6s requirements.
  • Prepare, maintain and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate monthly gross profits according to company policy.
  • Follow company sampling requirements/push items/suggestive selling and comply with Day of the Week Merchandising initiatives.
  • Follow merchandise letters and PDPs as well as execute all sign package responsibilities and daily/weekly price changes.

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