Job Title:   Seasonal PT Packaging Assistant
Hours: ~21 hours/week, part time, October 13-November 23
Department: DCLV Kitchen
Report: Pastry Sous Chef
Role Type: On-site at 5010 S. Decatur Blvd, Suite C
Compensation: $22.50/hour

About Us
Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory based in San Francisco’s Mission District and has since expanded to the Venetian in Las Vegas. We make chocolate from only two ingredients, cocoa beans and cane sugar, and travel to origins as often as we can to build good, trusting relationships with the producers who grow and ferment the beans we buy. Every chocolate bar we make starts with the bean, and now we’re looking for a Seasonal Part-Time Packaging Assistant to help us showcase our single origin chocolate in pastries that we share with guests all over the country. 

About the Job
Our pastries are inspired by the distinct flavor profiles of the cocoa beans we source, which means our recipes are continually evolving within a unique creative constraint. You will support the team’s changing needs by prepping and packaging pastries for shipment. Every day in the commissary kitchen (5010 S. Decatur Blvd.) starts early and ends with preparation of batters and doughs for the next day’s bake. We are looking for someone who is excited about contributing to producing quality products and who takes delight working with a well-run, creative, and drama-free team. This is a part-time seasonal time position from 8am-3pm either Wednesday-Friday or Thursday-Saturday. Pay starts at $22.50/ hour. 

About You
You are a pro at consistency and refinement -- thorough, attentive, and precise with your work. Our kitchen’s success depends on how well we communicate with each other, take care of our own stations and messes, and keep our eyes on time-sensitive things like sugar on the burner. From preparing cookie dough and marshmallows for the upcoming day to packaging 100 gateaus for shipment, you willingly jump into the task with an eye for detail. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, punctual, kind, fastidious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities  

• Packaging -- Package cakes, cookies, and other baked goods according to our standards so that they will be received by customers in great condition 
• Dish help -- Clean dishes in order to ensure that the team has what they need for the day. 
• Execute -- Follow through on daily assignments.
• Cleanliness and organization -- Keep the kitchen clean and organized and abide by all hygiene and safety best practices.
• Team player -- Willing to work hard and jump in when needed (e.g. sweep floors, wash dishes, lift heavy items.)
• Other tasks as necessary

Requirements  

• Prior experience -- Experience working in kitchens or pastry, especially the familiarity of food safety and good food handling practices including hand washing and sanitation procedures. 
• Availability -- Available 21 hours/week from mid October through late November from 8am-3pm either Wednesday-Friday or Thursday-Saturday
• Proactive and detail-oriented -- You don’t take short-cuts even when others might not notice.
• Communication skills -- You’re a good listener who asks questions when something doesn’t make sense.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude -- People like to work with you, you prioritize a team win over your individual gain, and you proactively help to make this a great place to work by minimizing any drama or politics.

• Physical strength -- Comfortable doing repetitive tasks and standing for long periods of time.

How to Apply
Dandelion is growing and we are invested in employees who take ownership over their role and are interested in contributing in a bigger way with us. If you are interested, we’d like to see your resume and cover letter, including a paragraph about your favorite food experience or influence and what excites you about the prospect of working in a single-origin chocolate pastry kitchen. Keep in mind that we value passion, attitude, and hard work above just experience, so tell us what inspires you in food and why you would like to work with us.