Hiring - CHOCOLATE & CANDY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

CHOCOLATE & CANDY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
NeoCocoa – Belmont, CA

NeoCocoa is a small, award-winning chocolate confection manufacturer based in Belmont, on the San Francisco Peninsula. Since 2008, we’ve been creating nationally and internationally acclaimed treats known for their bold flavors and unique textures—especially our thin, crispy chocolate-covered toffee brittles and wildflower honeycomb candy.

We’re currently looking for a Chocolate & Candy Production Assistant to join our team and support both the chocolate and confectionery production sides of the business. You’ll work directly with the Lead Chocolatier and Lead Confectioner in a hands-on role that includes making, coating, and packaging confections. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about artisan candy-making and interested in building skills in both chocolate and sugar work.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • Pay Range: $21.00–$25.00/hour (depending on experience)
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, start time either 5am or 6am
  • Position Type: Part-time (20 hours/week) May either be shortened hours per day or a shortened work week. Hours would be anytime between 5AM - 2PM for 5 hours. 
  • Duration: Looking for candidates committed to staying 6 months or longer

Benefits Include:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Positive, team-centered environment
  • 50% discount on all NeoCocoa products
  • Free, safe parking
  • Endless chocolate and candy samples

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in tempering and enrobing chocolate using commercial equipment (Selmi, ChocoVision, Savage Brothers)
  • Cook toffee brittle and honeycomb using stovetop and industrial kettle methods
  • Coat full sheet pans of brittle and enrobe honeycomb or marshmallows in chocolate
  • Prep raw materials and ingredients for daily production
  • Ensure equipment and machinery are clean, sanitized, and functioning properly
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment
  • Follow all food handling and safety guidelines
  • Wash dishes and clean surfaces as part of the daily workflow
  • Support department packaging, as needed
  • Communicate clearly with team members and report concerns to the Production Manager 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 1–2 years of experience in chocolate or candy/pastry production OR a strong passion to learn
  • Knowledge of tempering, enrobing, or cooking sugar is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Physically able-bodied: can lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks
  • Efficient, reliable, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Comfortable in a quiet, calm, and focused production environment
  • Friendly, respectful, and communicative team player
  • Food safety and hygiene awareness
  • Fluent in reading and speaking English

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our production team to christine.neococoa@gmail.com. We value passion, attitude, and hard work—tell us what inspires you to work with chocolate and confections!

After reviewing applications, we may follow up with an in-person interview and a trial stage (a trial shift).