The Cocoa Project

Kitchen Management & Operations
Develop daily and weekly production plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
Supervise daily production of chocolate tablets, pastries, and creative chocolate applications.
Manage kitchen shifts, opening and closing procedures in compliance with company standards.
Ensure timely preparation of ingredients and finished products based on production plans.
Manage and control raw material and packaging orders according to production needs
Lead the kitchen team in maintaining clean, organized, and well-functioning equipment and facilities.
Respond to customer inquiries related to chocolate products and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
Collaborate with QA/QC department to conduct regular testing and resolve any quality issues promptly.
Maintain quality and consistency in all chocolate, cake, and bread applications served.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate documentation for recipes, tests, quality checks, and R&D activities.
Prepare regular reports, including production reports, destroyed products or ingredients, ...
2. Product Formulation & Testing
Optimize recipes for chocolate, cakes, and breads, ensuring alignment with the development roadmap.
Conduct sensory testing for taste, texture, and presentation to meet product excellence standards.
Train kitchen and production teams on new products to ensure effective rollout.
Continuously improve existing products for better quality and cost efficiency.
3. Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance
Supervise food handling, preparation, and storage procedures to meet food safety regulations.
Ensure all ingredients are stored and used in accordance with product and hygiene standards.
Design efficient kitchen workflows that optimize food hygiene and operational performance.
Monitor compliance with occupational safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols.
4. Team Development & Human Resource Coordination
Develop training plans and conduct onboarding for new kitchen staff and new menu launches.
Coach team leaders on effective kitchen management and shift coordination skills.
Participate in recruitment and staffing decisions for the kitchen department.
5. Operational Consistency & Cost Control
Maintain consistency in kitchen operations and product quality across locations.
Analyze and improve kitchen performance by addressing inefficiencies and inconsistencies.
Monitor and manage food cost through inventory control, waste management, and proper ordering practices.
Submit weekly kitchen reports and suggest improvement actions to senior management
6. Workshops & Customer Engagement
Deliver hands-on workshops to customers, showcasing techniques in chocolate and pastry creation.
Support product application demos and events, ensuring proper preparation and quality.At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
Relevant certification in Chocolate / Pastry.
Experience in chocolate production, making and product development, along with a sound understanding of chocolate, flavors, and textures.
A passion and love not just for chocolate, but for culinary arts in general.
The ability to multitask and work under pressure and work for long hours in a heated environment.
Honest, responsible, ability to maintain trained working procedures by the leader.
Ability to work shifts and overtime.
Flexible and can-do attitude, continuous improvement spirit.
Strong communication in English and Vietnamese
Time management and strong teamwork
Presentation, training skills and teaching or workshop facilitation experience is highly desirable.
Good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite;Salary: negotiation, competitive rate depend on capability
12 days of annual leave + 01 leaving on the birthday
8 hours/day (30mns break included and added to salary)
6 days per week, 26 days/ month, work by shift
24/7 Health insurance (AEGIS Insurance Co.) after 2 years working at the company
13th month salary
Training opportunities
SHUI in full, based on the real income
Lunch allowance
Parking allowance
Annual salary review
Yearly health check