Chocolate Academy Assistant

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!

We are looking for a motivated, reliable individual to help maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness across the UK Chocolate Academy. You'll work closely with the Academy team while also being confident carrying out tasks independently. No previous cleaning experience is required - full training will be provided.

• Maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the Academy in collaboration with the wider team
• Follow the deep cleaning schedule and complete all tasks to the required standard
• Carry out daily checks, including recording fridge temperatures and completing weekly utility readings
• Conduct stock checks of cleaning materials and ensure safe storage in line with COSHH requirements
• Clean all Academy areas, including front of house, customer spaces, and office areas
• Manage waste responsibly with a focus on sustainability
• Report any issues, faults, or repairs needed to the Line Manager
• Adhere to company health & safety processes and all policies and procedures
• Understand basic pest control measures and liaise with external providers when required
• Support Academy Chefs by preparing and distributing product samples for Sales Teams
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for Academy activities on and off site
• Clean and maintain equipment and facilities to meet food safety standards
• Assist with Academy set ups for customer visits and events

• Understanding of basic food safety, GMP, HACCP, COSHH (or willingness to learn)
• Strong attention to detail, with good literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills
• Positive, customer focused attitude with good communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable with manual handling and working under pressure
• Organised, self motivated, and able to identify tasks without supervision
• Flexible and adaptable to changing duties

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.