Junior Academy Chef

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

The UK Chocolate Academy is a centre of excellence where customers come to be inspired, educated, and immersed in the world of chocolate. We are a small, dedicated, and hard working team looking for a passionate Junior Academy Chef to support us in delivering exceptional experiences. In this role, you'll help us create chocolate solutions for a wide range of customers, assist with Academy operations, and contribute to the smooth running of courses, events, and day to day activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the day to day running of the Academy, including courses, customer visits, virtual events, filming, and sales team requests
• Prepare the Academy ahead of customer visits, ensuring all spaces are fully set up and presentation ready
• Deliver a high standard of customer service during courses and customer days, both front of house and behind the scenes
• Assist in creating products for application testing, customer briefs, and project work
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for courses, supporting in house chefs, guest chefs, customer days, offsite visits, and filming
• Maintain a clean, organised Academy environment, ensuring equipment is safe and in good working order
• Welcome and host visitors with professionalism, creating a positive and engaging experience
• Prepare light lunches for customers
• Conduct stock checks and place orders to maintain adequate supplies
• Work independently, using initiative to manage tasks effectively
• Support product testing activities, including chocolate and patisserie based applications

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate about chocolate, pastry and bakery, with curiosity for industry trends
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or Patisserie (or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and confident in customer facing environments
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage time and priorities effectively
• Calm under pressure, adaptable to changing schedules, and comfortable working independently
• Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to support a wide range of tasks
• Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet for most of the day
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; hospitality experience is a bonus

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. - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.