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Lindt and Sprungli

Chocolate Technologist

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$83K - $108K/yr

Job Summary The Chocolate Technologist is someone with a background in Product Development that ideally has at least 3-5 years of experience in the chocolate industry taking products from concept to ...

SWEENORS CHOCOLATES INC

Chocolate Packer

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Sweenors Chocolates Inc is looking for a chocolate packer or two to join their sweet team in Wakefield, RI! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local chocolate brand, delivering ...

SWEENORS CHOCOLATES INC

Chocolate Packer

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Sweenors Chocolates Inc is looking for a chocolate packer or two to join their sweet team in Wakefield, RI! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local chocolate brand, delivering ...

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

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Cafe & Chocolate Shop Team Member (Morning Shift Required)

Westfield, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

At The Chocolate Bar, we create happiness through gelato, espresso drinks, and hand-dipped chocolates. We're looking for someone who is reliable, upbeat, and enjoys working with people. Pay: $16.00 ...

THE CHOCOLATE BAR

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Cafe & Chocolate Shop Team Member (Morning Shift Required)

Westfield, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

At The Chocolate Bar, we create happiness through gelato, espresso drinks, and hand-dipped chocolates. We're looking for someone who is reliable, upbeat, and enjoys working with people. Pay: $16.00 ...

SWEENORS CHOCOLATES INC

Chocolate Packer

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Sweenors Chocolates Inc is looking for a chocolate packer or two to join their sweet team in Wakefield, RI! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local chocolate brand, delivering ...

SWEENORS CHOCOLATES INC

Chocolate Packer

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Sweenors Chocolates Inc is looking for a chocolate packer or two to join their sweet team in Wakefield, RI! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local chocolate brand, delivering ...

Lindt and Sprungli

Chocolate Advisor

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$15.92 - $17.50/hr

As a Chocolate Advisor at Lindt USA, you will be joining a team that truly believes in you and your abilities to create a positive and engaging in-store experience for our customers. With Lindt ...

Lindt and Sprungli

Chocolate Advisor

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$15 - $16.50/hr

As a Chocolate Advisor at Lindt USA, you will be joining a team that truly believes in you and your abilities to create a positive and engaging in-store experience for our customers. With Lindt ...

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How much do chocolate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for chocolate in the United States is $21.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Chocolatier, you need expertise in culinary techniques, chocolate tempering, and recipe development, often supported by formal pastry or culinary training. Familiarity with specialized kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and chocolate molding tools is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent time management are vital soft skills for excelling in this craft. These skills ensure the production of high-quality, innovative chocolate products while maintaining safety and efficiency in a professional kitchen.

What are chocolate makers?

Chocolate makers are professionals who oversee the process of turning raw cacao beans into finished chocolate products. They are responsible for selecting quality beans, roasting, grinding, refining, and tempering the chocolate to achieve the desired flavor and texture. Chocolate makers may work in artisanal chocolate shops, large-scale factories, or as independent craft chocolatiers. Their work requires a blend of culinary skill, attention to detail, and creativity to produce unique chocolate varieties. They also need to stay updated on food safety standards and trends in the chocolate industry.

What is the difference between Chocolate vs Pastry Chef?

AspectChocolatePastry Chef
CredentialsOften requires culinary training, specialized chocolate coursesRequires culinary school, pastry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentChocolate shops, confectionery factories, specialty boutiquesBakery kitchens, restaurants, hotels
Industry UsageFocuses on chocolate products, confections, sculpturesBroader pastry items like cakes, tarts, and desserts

Chocolate specialists focus primarily on creating confections and sculptures from chocolate, often requiring specialized training. Pastry Chefs have a broader scope, preparing various baked goods and desserts. While both roles require culinary skills and work in similar environments, their focus areas differ significantly, making them distinct careers within the culinary industry.

What are some common challenges faced by chocolatiers when working with chocolate in a professional kitchen?

Chocolatiers often face challenges such as maintaining precise temperature control during tempering to achieve the right texture and gloss, and preventing chocolate from seizing or blooming due to humidity or temperature fluctuations. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment also requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple chocolate creations simultaneously. Additionally, collaborating with pastry chefs and other kitchen staff is crucial to ensure that chocolate products align with menu requirements and presentation standards.
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Infographic showing various Chocolate job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,981 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Chocolate Factory Assistant

Chocolate Factory Assistant

Dandelion Chocolate

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Chocolate Factory Assistant
Hours: Part or full time (20-40 hours/week, weekends required)
Location: On-site, 16th Street Factory
Department: Chocolate Production - 16th Street
Report: Production Manager
Wage: hourly, non-exempt, starts at $25/hour
About Us
Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in San Francisco's Mission District. We make chocolate from only two ingredients, cocoa beans and cane sugar, and travel to origins as often as we can to build good, trusting relationships with the producers who grow and ferment the beans. We're always searching for flavorful, quality cocoa beans and now we're seeking a positive, detail-oriented Factory Assistant who will ensure that the farmer and producer's dedication, care, and attention is reflected in the high quality of our chocolate. We can't do it without you -- the quality of our chocolate is a direct reflection of our seamless operations consisting of teamwork, learning, and a deep desire to continuously improve.
About the Job
Most days you spend your afternoon performing the final quality check and then hand-wrap finished chocolate bars in gold foil. Other days, you might start by prepping chocolate molds in the tempering room or feeding molds into the tempering line. You also can confidently make boxes and pack them with ground chocolate destined for pastry chefs and confectioners around the country. Every task you tackle is done to the highest quality. You'll be working with a team of very passionate chocolate makers in a dynamic and unique environment. While there are always unexpected surprises (a machine breaks, a shipment of sugar is delayed), everyone goes home knowing that today we did good work and our chocolate continues to get better and better. This role has the potential to be full-time or part-time and starts at $25/hour.
About You
When working repetitive tasks you easily slip into a zen state of mind. You are eager to help the team, offering assistance where it is needed. You are self-motivated and feel great satisfaction with a spotless workspace where every item is in its place. Throughout the day, you work efficiently and with an eye for the quality standards necessary for the factory space. The team knows they can always rely on you to help them clean up a chocolate spill or give an extra hand when a task takes longer than expected. Above all, you are a team player with a passion for working with a quality product.
Responsibilities
  • Follow food production environment protocols and guidelines - Follow food safety and hygiene best practices at all times, including wearing hair nets and gloves and washing hands frequently. Maintain compliance with facility standards, which prohibit piercings, jewelry (except a simple wedding band), and painted or acrylic fingernails. Adhere to safety SOPs, especially while operating equipment and reporting any potential equipment malfunctions so we can maintain a safe working environment.
  • People and team skills - You have a positive attitude and people want to work with you again (and again and again). When visiting guests tour the factory, be a welcoming presence who is available to answer questions and offer hospitality.
  • Foiling chocolate bars and packing chocolate - Work with our wrapping machine to foil and wrap chocolate bars, checking quality according to the team's best practices to help reach each month's goals. Weigh and pack ground chocolate into bags and boxes. Use our internal lot tracking system to correctly label products.
  • Metal Detector & X-Ray Quality Control - Pass finished chocolate through X-ray and metal detector equipment to QC our chocolate and ensure foodsafe, quality products.
  • Load molds into tempering line - Keep the tempering line supplied with chocolate molds. Check chocolate bars for quality defects such as wavy lines, poor temper, or chocolate flecks.
  • Grind chocolate and sort beans - Each day we have our daily production goals we aim to reach. Help our teams reach those goals by loading chocolate blocks into chocolate grinder to create powdered mixtures and scooping beans into optical sorter and vibratory sorter.
  • Cleaning, inventory, and organizing - Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free production area at all times, including thorough cleaning of chocolate-processing areas. Inventory and organize supplies at the end of each day to support efficient daily start-up. Wash dishes and tools using the industrial dishwasher. Ensure all cleaning and sanitizing solutions are properly stored.
  • Receive deliveries - Assist team with receiving deliveries from the loading dock while keeping walkways clear and safe.
  • Taste and evaluate chocolate samples - We taste chocolate nearly every day so our chocolate makers have the data they need to roast, conche, and refine chocolate. You don't need to be a chocolate tasting expert - we will train you - but a good attitude and a willingness to offer your personal opinion is essential.
  • Self-starter - Ask questions and comply with company policies and service procedures. You have excellent time management skills. You use your time efficiently and proactively ask for other tasks when you have unexpected downtime.
  • Other tasks as necessary

Requirements
  • Availability - This is a part-time or full-time role with weekends required. Shifts from 7am-3:30pm.
  • Kitchen or factory experience - Previous experience working in a kitchen is a huge plus, especially the prior experience washing hands, labeling and dating finished products, and working thoughtfully around others.
  • Physical Strength - Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, walking and standing throughout shift.

Benefits
The benefits and perks continue beyond a robust chocolate education. Dandelion Chocolate constantly invests in our people and culture. All team members have the option to enroll in our 401k program. All employees receive paid vacation time, holiday pay, and paid sick time. In addition, our team members enjoy commuter benefits, FSAs, local gym discounts, chocolate tasting opportunities, the chance to travel to origin and our Japan locations, and a range of opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
How to Apply
Dandelion is growing and we are invested in employees who take ownership over their role and are interested in contributing in a bigger way with us. You will stand out from the crowd if your resume is accompanied by a cover letter with a few sentences about your most memorable food experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

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