Description

Job Overview

Bon, a premier artisanal chocolatier renowned for its handcrafted premium desserts, is looking for a skilled and creative Kitchen Assistant specializing in pastry and chocolate. This role involves supporting the production of Bon’s signature chocolates, pastries, and seasonal collections. We seek a passionate professional who values precision, artistry, and quality craftsmanship to help elevate our sweet creations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant at Bon, you will play an important role in the culinary team by:

• Collaborating on the development of innovative pastry and chocolate recipes, experimenting with unique and exciting flavor combinations
• Contributing artistic ideas for decorating pastries and finishing chocolates to enhance visual appeal
• Working alongside the Head Chocolatier and Pastry Lead to produce seasonal and limited-edition collections
• Operating chocolate-making machinery including tempering units, molds, and decorating tools
• Supporting pastry preparation through mixing, baking, assembling, and finishing various baked goods
• Ensuring a smooth and efficient production flow while maintaining high standards of precision and quality
• Participating in quality assurance by tasting and evaluating products for consistent excellence
• Assisting in inventory tracking and management of pastry ingredients, chocolates, and supplies
• Upkeeping a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment in line with food safety protocols

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Female candidates preferred, aligned with workspace requirements
• At least 2 years of experience in pastry kitchens, bakeries, or chocolate/confectionery settings
• Strong grasp of flavor pairing principles and foundational pastry techniques
• Proficiency in decorating, glazing, painting, or finishing both pastries and chocolates
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate well within a team
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
• Basic familiarity with chocolate tempering, ganache preparation, and molding – with training available for further skill development

Preferred Experience

• Background in artisanal chocolate production or high-end pastry craftsmanship
• Understanding of cocoa sourcing, tempering techniques, and bean-to-bar chocolate making
• Exceptional artistic talent in pastry or chocolate decoration to enhance product presentation

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth in advanced pastry and chocolate techniques
• A supportive, creative workspace fostering innovation and craftsmanship
• Access to workshops and specialized training programs
• Staff discounts on all Bon products
• A dynamic environment where creativity is highly valued

How to Apply

If you have a passion for pastry and chocolate and enjoy creating beautiful artisanal desserts, we invite you to join our team. Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated resume to dana@bonchocolates.com.