Chocolate Academy Chef

Location: 

Lodz, PL, 94-406

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

Chocolate Academy chef is responsible for preparing masterclasses for our customers in our Academy and at the customers site as well and for the support of sales team managing our business to grow. He/she need to know the industry and need to know actual trends. 

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Planning and delivering pastry masterclasses and demonstrations
    Organizing schedules, preparing training materials, and ensuring a high-quality learning experience for participants.
  • Providing technical assistance to customers
    Supporting clients with troubleshooting, process optimization, and product-related inquiries to ensure smooth operations.
  • Developing and customizing recipes
    Creating innovative recipes for booklets, marketing materials, and tailored solutions for clients, aligned with current trends and brand standards.
  • On-site technical support
    Visiting customer facilities to offer hands-on assistance, training, and guidance on implementing best practices and technologies.
  • Collaborating with the sales team
    Offering technical expertise during client meetings, supporting product presentations, and contributing to building strong business relationships.
  • Promoting premium chocolate brands
    Actively representing and educating customers about brands such as Callebaut, Chocovic, and others through workshops, events
  • Managing the Callebaut Chocolate Academy
    Overseeing the maintenance and functionality of tools and machinery, ensuring the academy remains a state-of-the-art training environment.

 

About You:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in the food industry.
  • Advanced knowledge in confectionary, pastry, ice cream.
  • Knowledge of Chocolate and Cocoa Food Manufacturer Industry will be a plus.
  • Good knowledge about the market and trends.
  • Work in harmony with the whole team.
  • Be patient and approachable during masterclasses and demos.
  • Behave professionally with guests, guest chefs, and all company members.
  • Good knowledge of English language + additional language would be great asset.

 

We offer:

  • Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
  • Annual bonus based on your work results.
  • Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
  • Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
  • Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
  • PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
  • Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
  • As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
  • Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
  • Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
  • And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
  • Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
  • You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
  • Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
  • Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
  • We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
  • Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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