Bon Chocolatiers is a premium Irish chocolate company based in Tullamore, known for our handmade chocolates, truffles , bars, and seasonal creations. We’re looking for a creative, reliable, and hands-on Chocolatier to join our small and passionate team.
You don’t need prior experience working specifically with chocolate, we’re open to chefs, pastry chefs, or anyone with strong kitchen or food production experience who’s eager to learn. We’ll provide full training in chocolate techniques, tempering, moulding, and use of our equipment. If you’re a fast learner with a good work ethic and a passion for high-quality food, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Assist in the production of truffles, chocolates, bars, and other artisan chocolate products
-Temper chocolate (machine and hand-tempering – full training provided)
-Prepare ganaches, caramels, and other fillings from scratch
-Mould, pipe, cut, and decorate chocolates neatly and consistently
-Package chocolates to a high standard of presentation
-Help with seasonal product development and special projects
-Follow HACCP and food safety procedures and maintain batch records
-Clean equipment, tools, and workspace daily
-Contribute to general production, cleaning, and stock organisation
-Work collaboratively with the team in a fast-moving but friendly environment
Skills and Experience Required
Essential:
-Experience in a professional kitchen, bakery, or food production environment
-Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
-Fluent English (spoken and written) for following recipes and safety procedures
-Willingness to learn and adapt quickly
-Positive attitude, good communication, and reliability
-An interest in creative food and premium handmade products
Desirable (but not essential):
-Chocolate work or patisserie experience
-Familiarity with HACCP or food safety systems
Note: Full training in chocolate production will be provided to the right candidate who is motivated and quick to learn. You’ll work closely with our founders on new product development and seasonal collections while supporting the smooth running of the production kitchen.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €580.00-€800.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tullamore, County Offaly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person