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HIRING : Bonbon Decorating Specialist – Chocolatier

  • August 11, 2025
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  • Jacqueline Jacek

 

Bonbon Decorating Specialist – Chocolatier

Position Details

Location: 406 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park, T8A 4G8

Department: Production

Reports To: Shift-Lead Chocolatier

Shift Time: 2am to 10am from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

About JACEK

JACEK is an award-winning small business, with 16 years in manufacturing and retailing of luxury confectionary products. We are a Sherwood Park based organization with two retail boutiques, two partner locations and wholesale partners nationwide.

We believe in spreading joy through fine chocolate. Our passion lies in pairing exceptional quality with stunning artistry—because we believe chocolate should be both delicious and beautiful.

As an award-winning, design-driven, and purpose-led chocolatier, our culture is rooted in excellence. If you are looking to be part of a collaborative, joyful team creating something truly special, read on.

Our Core Values

Spread Joy from sourcing to serving
Accountable to ourselves, our team and our customers
Excellence in everything we do
Commitment to the JACEK Experience

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Bonbon Decorating Specialist & Chocolatier to join our production team. This is a unique role for someone who blends culinary precision with artistic creativity. You’ll help create our signature handcrafted bonbons—airbrushing, hand-painting, and decorating each piece to perfection.  In addition, you will have a role in other chocolate making activities such as enrobing and capping.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of our production team, you’ll collaborate closely with other chocolatiers to craft our signature products. Responsibilities include:

Bonbon Production & Decoration

  • Preparing and decorating chocolate moulds using airbrushing, transfer sheets, cocoa butter, and hand-painting techniques
  • Creating chocolate shells, preparing ganache fillings, and closing bonbons
  • Ensuring visual consistency and premium finishing aligned with seasonal designs

Chocolate Making

  • Producing a wide range of chocolate bars
  • Chocolate panning
  • Participating in bean-to-bar production processes

Operations & Team Support

  • Assisting with packaging and order fulfillment as needed
  • Receiving and documenting orders
  • Daily cleaning duties and weekly deep cleaning duties
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and CFIA-compliant workspace
  • Quality control, including documentation in our ERP system

Who You Are

We’re looking for team members who want to be challenged toward excellence—people who are focused, dependable, and joyful. The ideal candidate is:

  • Committed to JACEK’s core purpose of spreading joy
  • Experienced in chocolate decoration or pastry arts (1–3 years preferred)
  • Open-minded, passionate, and a strong team player
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong time management skills
  • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment
  • Comfortable working independently while following creative direction
  • Able to travel reliably to Sherwood Park (must have own vehicle)
  • Must be able to work the morning shift (2am- 10am)
  • Enjoy focused, repetitive tasks

What You’ll Love

  • A dynamic and joyful workplace culture
  • Opportunities for creative expression and contribution to seasonal collections
  • A company that values ethical sourcing, community impact, and sustainability
  • Competitive compensation and product perks
  • The chance to create with purpose—and delight thousands of customers

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to mina@jacekchocolate.com. Include a brief note on why you believe you’re a great fit for JACEK, and—if applicable—share images or a portfolio of bonbon or pastry decorating work.

 Application deadline: Sept 1, 2025