Confectionery Production Specialist

About the Job

Spinneys is looking for a Confectionery Production Specialist to join our team. The role is responsible for the preparation and production of high-quality confectionery products while ensuring consistency, presentation, freshness, and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on confectionery professional with strong knowledge of confectionery production techniques and a passion for creating high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of confectionery products according to established recipes and production standards.
• Handle ingredients, equipment, and tools used in confectionery production safely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper consistency, texture, flavor, appearance, and presentation of finished products.
• Follow standard recipes, production procedures, portion control, and quality specifications.
• Perform decorating, finishing, molding, tempering, or other confectionery techniques as required.
• Monitor product quality and ensure that products meet Spinneys standards before display or distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and proper organization of the production area.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Properly store and handle raw materials and finished products to maintain freshness and quality.
• Monitor inventory of ingredients and report shortages or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Minimize product waste through proper preparation, portioning, and handling.
• Assist in developing or improving confectionery products and production processes when required.
• Work closely with the bakery, pastry, and operations teams to meet daily production requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in confectionery production or a related bakery/pastry environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of confectionery preparation and production techniques.
• Experience with chocolate, fillings, coatings, decorations, or other confectionery products is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in product quality and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and willing to learn and adapt.
• Experience in a supermarket, bakery, hotel, restaurant, or food production environment is an advantage.