Chocolate Maker

Description

Summary: Join Honoka‘a Chocolate Co. as a Chocolate Maker, transforming cacao beans into exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate with precision and creativity. Highlights: 1. Craft exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate from locally grown cacao. 2. Engage in hands-on production from roasting to packaging. 3. Collaborate on new flavors and product development with a passionate team. Join the Sweet Side of Craft: Honoka‘a Chocolate Co. Is Hiring Honoka‘a Chocolate Co., nestled on Hawai‘i Island’s lush Hamakua Coast, is growing—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us craft exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate. If you care about quality, creativity, and working with locally grown cacao, we’d love to meet you. Chocolate Maker (Bean-to-Bar Specialist) As a Chocolate Maker, you’ll be hands-on in transforming cacao beans into finished chocolate bars and confections. This is a craft-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys both precision and creativity. What you’ll do: Roast, crack, winnow, grind, and refine cacao beans into chocolate. Monitor flavor development and adjust roasting and conching profiles. Temper, mold, and package finished chocolate products. Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout production. Collaborate on new flavors and product development. What we’re looking for: Experience in chocolate making, pastry, coffee roasting, or similar craft production (preferred but not required). Strong attention to detail and consistency. Ability to lift 40 lbs and work on your feet. Curiosity, creativity, and a love for chocolate. Why Honoka‘a Chocolate Co.? Work with locally grown Hawaiian cacao. Be part of a small, passionate team. Opportunity to shape and grow with an expanding company. Located in the historic and vibrant town of Honoka‘a on the Big Island. If you’re ready to be part of something special—from the first crack of a cacao bean to the final snap of a chocolate bar—we’d love to hear from you. Apply by sending your resume and a brief note about your interest.