CACAO Chocolates and Macarons areproducers of premium chocolates and macarons. From the time they launched in 2003 their goal has been simple – to create beautiful, handcrafted chocolates, macarons and pastries.

CACAO sources natural ingredients of the highest quality, locally and abroad, that offer the very best in flavour. Being respectful of the origin and integrity of where and how these ingredients are produced remains a passionate focus for them.

The Chance

CACAO is seeking an experienced and creative Product Development Pastry Chef / Chocolatier to join its Cheltenham-based team in a full-time role.

You will be responsible for developing new pastry and chocolate products from initial concept through to commercial production. Working across both food service and FMCG markets, you will combine technical expertise, creativity and commercial awareness to develop products that meet customer needs while maintaining CACAO’s high standards of quality and presentation.

This is an exciting chance for an experienced pastry and chocolate professional who is passionate about innovation and enjoys turning creative ideas into scalable, commercially successful products.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Developing new pastry and chocolate products from concept to production
- Creating products for food service, retail and FMCG markets
- Conducting recipe trials,



product testing and continuous improvement
- Scaling recipes for commercial production while maintaining quality
- Preparing product specifications, recipes and production instructions
- Collaborating with production, sales and customers throughout development

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Professional experience in both pastry and chocolate production
- Experience developing products from concept through to commercial launch
- Strong knowledge of ingredients, techniques and production processes
- The ability to scale recipes within a commercial manufacturing environment
- A creative, organised and commercially focused approach to development
- Experience developing products for food service, retail or FMCG customers will be highly regarded.
- Take ownership of products from initial idea through to production
- Work across premium pastry, chocolate and confectionery ranges
- Develop products for both food service and FMCG markets
- Join a creative, passionate and team-oriented team

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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