About the role: 

 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.

 

The Academy Assistant of the New York Chocolate Academy will support the chefs by assisting and managing the day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the Head of the Chocolate Academy, this role will participate in a wide range of activities to further push the boundaries of Barry Callebaut. This role will be 60% in the office and 40% in the kitchen.

 

Key responsibilities include: 

●    Manage receiving customers to the academy.
●    Responsible for receiving and sending packages.
●    Work together with the chefs of the academy to manage the ordering for customer visits, demonstrations, and master classes.
●    Work together with the chefs of the academy to uphold the cleanliness and organization of the Academy.
●    Handle aspects of the New York Chocolate Academy social media.
●    Responsible for assisting the masterclasses and demonstrations; this includes scaling, setting up and breaking down breakfast and lunch, and in-person assistance to the chefs teaching.
●    Assist the chefs of the academy in recipe development.
●    Work and behave professionally with Guest Chefs/ Academy customers and speak about Chocolate, Pastry and Barry Callebaut.

 

About you:

●    4+ years’ experience as a chef working in pastry and chocolate internationally and domestic
●    Pastry and chocolate skills
●    Strong communicator
●    Confident computer skills
●    English Speaking-Fluent
●    Team oriented with the ability to lead other towards a common goal

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: 

●    Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
●    Paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
●    Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility 
●    An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
●    Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
●    Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.