Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters has a singular mission: we strive to highlight the complexity, care, and craft nature of the specialty coffee value chain, whilst creating an experience that is uniquely from the Indian Subcontinent, where our partner farms are located.
Our goal is simple: to create a genuinely Asian specialty coffee movement that can represent the region on a global platform in a globalised specialty coffee milieu.
Now delivering Pan-India. From the subcontinent, for all.
We work in direct trade relationships at origin with coffee estates and smallholder farmers harvesting and (often experimentally) processing coffees that we aim to curate into only SCA 85+ point scoring coffees.
Subko is committed to an ideal: to help reimagine, re-design, and re-invent an unlikely origin – the Indian Subcontinent as a legitimate contributor to the global specialty coffee and craft baking movements. Only raw materials enter Subko’s roastery: all of the coffee and bakchouse products are crafted from scratch, in house. From crop to cup, bean to bar, and farm to table. We aim to provide a detailed, high quality coffee and bake experience to all our guests.
We are on the look out for young, motivated individuals to join our growing team in the kitchen, front of house service and as baristas.
Chocolate Production Lead – Subko Cacao
About us:
Subko is committed to an ideal: to help reimagine, re-design. and re-invent an unlikely origin- the Indian Subcontinent–as a legitimate contributor to the global specialty coffee, craft baking and pod-to-bar chocolate making movements. Only raw materials enter Subko’s facilities: all of the coffee, bakehouse and cacao products are crafted from scratch, in house. From crop to cup, pod to bar, and farm to table. We aim to provide a detailed, high-quality coffee, bake and chocolate experience to all our guests.
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Chocolate Production Specialist to lead and oversee the production of chocolate and confectionery for Subko Cacao’s retail line and other applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for innovating, creating, executing, and enhancing recipes while interacting with the Director of Subko Cacao, ensuring the highest quality of ingredients, and maintaining superior hygiene standards throughout the production process.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Production Work:
- Oversee and execute the Bean to Bar transformation process – roasting, cracking, winnowing and grinding processes, contributing to the initial stages of chocolate production.
- Oversee and execute the mise-en-place, tempering, moulding, assembly and packaging processes, showcasing expertise in crafting exquisite chocolate products.
- Craft individual chocolates with keen attention to detail, ensuring each piece meets our quality benchmarks.
Leadership and Production Planning:
- Lead the chocolate production team, overseeing the entire production process.
- Develop and execute production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient workflow.
Quality Management:
- Conduct rigorous adherence to SOPs for cleaning, storage, and tagging of storage areas.
- Perform regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products to meet food safety and quality standards.
- Monitor and maintain high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen environment at all times.
- Conduct thorough inspections of finished chocolate products, upholding stringent quality standards.
- Monitor and enforce quality control measures throughout the entire production process, identifying and addressing potential issues promptly.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in chocolate work.
- Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment, including chocolate melters, tempering machines, and other confectionery tools.
- Strong understanding of food safety practices.
- Excellent time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in chocolate production techniques.
- Outstanding organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A structured approach and ability to problem-solve and continuously seek process improvements.
- Creativity and imagination in chocolate craftsmanship.
Bonus: Experience and Knowledge of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate production.
This role will provide opportunities to contribute to our R&D pipeline, innovate new products, and enjoy travel opportunities as a result of growth of the brand. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned chocolatier with a passion for quality, creativity, and efficiency who is committed to ensuring the continued success and quality of our chocolate products at Subko Cacao.
Perks of joining our team: You will be part of a company which is growing at an exponential rate, started just 3 days before the lockdown in 2020! We were able to grow from a team of 20 to 120+.in a span of 3 years
We are a bunch of very young and ambitious people who are excited to learn and grow each passing day. One thing we can definitely bet on is that you will love working with us and grow in your career.
Apart from that some benefits include:
- Mediclaim
- Travel Allowance
- Lunch Facilities
- Employee discount available at our outlets
- Provident Fund
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