Chocolatier/Food Prep Assistant

We are looking for a Chocolatier/Food Prep Assistant to join our Chocolate Team at BE Chocolat in Fairfield, CT. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about chocolate, whether you are just starting out or have prior chocolate or culinary experience. Job Highlights At BE Chocolat, we are passionate and quality-focused. We aspire to create a positive work environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, learn, and master new skills. Everyone who joins our team becomes a valuable member of a small, hard-working, and rewarding group. Our Candidate Must BE Has a passion for chocolate and keen attention to detail Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, while also taking initiative when needed Eager to learn new techniques and consistently improve their craft Brings a positive, "whatever it takes" attitude to the workplace Creative and artistic and likes to bring new ideas to the table Job Requires Tempering cocoa butter and chocolate in bowls and on marble Piping fillings with precision and consistency Following recipes precisely Cleaning chocolate molds, roasting nuts, preparing caramel and other ganache fillings Standing for long hours in a small, shared, fast-paced workspace Experience producing ice cream is a plus Benefits A collaborative, creative environment The chance to learn from and work with a team of skilled chocolate artisans An opportunity to contribute to our diverse range of unique, high-quality chocolates Flexible hours: 25-35 hours/week in the off-season, 40+ hours/week during busy season Typically Monday-Friday schedule, with some Saturdays required during peak periods Pay and role/responsibilities will vary based on experience Education and Experience Experience working with chocolate is preferred Minimum of 3 years in the food industry OR current second-year culinary school student More About BE Chocolat BE Chocolat is devoted to creating the highest Belgian quality chocolates while staying true and respecting the ancestral tradition of Belgian confectioners. We are working exclusively in small batches with couverture chocolate imported from Belgium using Callebaut's Belgian Finest product line, and high quality organic ingredients. After expanding our location in Fairfield in 2022, a pop-up location opened with McArdle's Floral & Garden Design in Greenwich, CT. BE Chocolat has been featured in NPR, Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler and won Best of Gold Coast Desserts in 2023, 2024 and 2025. BE Chocolat is a woman-owned business led by dynamic owner Sylvie Fortin, whose mission, passion and creativity are connecting people, building relationships and partnerships through her love of chocolate. It has been established in the US since 2014 and co-founded with Belgian Master Chocolatier, Benoit Racquet. BE Chocolat, LLC Confidential Rev. 09/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr BE Chocolat LLC