About Jessie's Nutty Cups 

Jessie’s Nutty Cups is a woman owned and operated confectionery business in Sunset Park Brooklyn. We make handcrafted peanut butter and almond butter cups in a variety of flavors which are sold online via our website and other online channels, as well as to specialty retailers nationwide including Murray's Cheese, Lolli & Pops and Whole Foods to name a few. All Nutty Cups are made by hand with our very own freshly ground peanut butter and belgian chocolate. We love to have fun with our flavors and carry 7 stock flavors with a different flavor of the month each month.

About the Role

Jessie's Nutty Cups is in search of a production lead. We are looking for someone who can work efficiently and accurately under pressure with a strong attention to detail. A passion for chocolate, peanut butter and small business is a definite plus. You will be joining a small team in a shared kitchen space in Sunset Park with ample space for social distancing.

The Production Lead is expected to take on the following essential roles and responsibilities:

• Roasting peanuts to quality standards and grinding peanuts via Robot Coup 
• Using chocolate tempering machines (chocovision) to temper chocolate
• Assembling cups with tempered chocolate, applying peanut filling and adding any additional ingredients, depending on flavor
• Packaging chocolate nutty cups appropriately and fulfilling orders in a timely manner
• Properly storing and labeling finished chocolates and ingredients
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including cleaning the kitchen at the end of each day (to include dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and floor cleaning duties)
• Maintaining production logs
• Ability to have fun and be just a bit Nutty with us

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with speciality flavor development
• Helping track ingredients and shipping inventories

Position type: Temporary, part-time, non-exempt

Position hours: 20-30 hours per week

Position compensation: $16-18 per hour

Position Location: SunSet Park, Brooklyn

Reports to: CEO

Position Requirements

A strong candidate will have the following required prior experience, skills and dispositions:

• An interest or background in chocolate, baking and/or cooking
• Experience in a commercial kitchen setting, including the usage of large kitchen machinery
• Ability to organize time and tasks efficiently
• Punctuality and great attendance
• Ability to follow direction and recipes
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and meet deadlines
• Ability to be on your feet most of the day (up to 10 hours a day at times)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 

The ideal candidate will also have the following preferred prior experience skills and dispositions:

• Culinary training
• Food handlers license (if you don't have one, we'll pay for you to get it)
• Ability to drive or walk to/from work