3 June 2026
Filled
Kitchen Assistant & Trainee Chocolatier
Sudbourne, Suffolk, IP12
The employer
An artisanal chocolate maker with a wonderful small but dedicated team
The job
As Kitchen Assistant & Trainee Chocolatier you will work as part of a small, friendly team making caramels and other confections, working closely with the owner (one of two existing chocolatiers) and help to deliver wonderful chocolates and confections ready for retailers and the public.
In the first instance, you will assist both the chocolatier and chocolate packers, carrying out washing up and drying pots and pans, cleaning work spaces and equipment, taking caramels off the conveyor belt and stacking fridges, learning the process of packaging our lovely chocolates and working with systems of stocks and supplies. You will learn to keep written records up to date as part of our food systems requirements and be able to follow written instructions and recipes.
Once basic skills are developed to the standard required, you will start a programme of development and training on the job to learn how to make confections and chocolate products and how to ensure legal and safety requirements are met at all times.
Some training will be online and some hands on in the unit.
What you'll need
An interest in food and artisanal food making
Experience of home baking/cooking
Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety
Interpersonal skills – good communication, open to learning and critique
Punctual and able to give attention to detail
Positive attitude to learning
Able to work well as part of a small team
Basic numeracy and literacy skills – able to follow written instructions and write records
Full UK driving licence with own transport due to location
Non-smoker/vaper due to premises rules
Where you'll be based
In a stunning, albeit extremely rural location close to Sudbourne, Suffolk
What you'll receive
Starting at £12.71 per hour
15 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Potential for additional hours seasonally
Full training
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.