Custom Candy Specialist - Papabubble Utah, LLC Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Custom Candy Specialist

Entity: Papabubble Utah, LLC

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Commissary Kitchen & Mobile Event Sites)

Reports To: Lead Candymaker & Operations Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20 hours/week) | Hybrid Schedule

I. Role Overview

Forget everything you know about "making candy.

" As a Custom Candy Specialist for

Papabubble Utah, you aren't just a kitchen hand, you re a creator, a performer, and a founding

member of our Salt Lake City team. You ll be taking raw, molten sugar and transforming it into

intricate, hand-sculpted art right in front of a crowd. This is a high-skill, hybrid role for someone

who loves to work with their hands and has "main character energy.

" You ll spend your time

between our Open Lab at the commissary, experimenting with new Utah-inspired flavors, and

high-end events where you lead the "theatre" of our candy-making show.

Check out the Houston store to see the team in action:

https://www.instagram.com/papabubble

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II. Key Responsibilities (The Path to Mastery)

1. Mastery of the Craft (The "Residency" Phase)

The Houston Deep-Dive: Complete a mandatory, fully-paid 2-week intensive residency in

Houston, Texas, to learn the secret Papabubble chemistry: boiling, cooling, and stretching

sugar at exact temperatures.

Skill Progression: Move from apprentice to specialist by perfecting the hand-rolling and

precision-cutting techniques that define our global brand.

2. The Theatre of Candy (Live Events)

Performance Art: Lead live demonstrations at corporate parties and festivals, engaging

with crowds while handling molten sugar with grace and speed.

Brand Ambassador: Act as a founding ambassador, ensuring our mobile setup and

"theatre" look as premium as the product itself.

3. The "Open Lab" (Innovation & Prep)

Creative R&D: Collaborate on dedicated "Open Lab" days at the designated Commissary

Kitchen to experiment with "Utah-only" flavor drops and custom shapes.

The Foundation: Handle essential prep work and maintain a "clean-room" environment

for high-end production in compliance with Utah Health Department regulations.

Intellectual Property & Confidentiality: All recipes, techniques, processes, designs,

formulations, and operational methods learned during training or developed in the course

of employment (including during any Open Lab activities) are the exclusive property of

Papabubble Global and/or its licensed operators. Employees agree not to use, disclose,

reproduce, or commercialize any such intellectual property, in whole or in part, outside of

their role without prior written consent. This obligation continues after termination of

employment.

4. Setup & Logistics

Equipment Handling: Manage the transportation, setup, and teardown of specialized

portable candy-making equipment (heating/cooling tables, tools, and ingredients).

Maintenance: Responsible for the proper care and sanitation of all mobile cart

equipment.

Marketing and Brand Presence: Own the execution of Papabubble s brand presence

across all events and activations. Ensure all signage, setup, and visual elements meet

brand standards and are consistently presented at a high level of quality. Maintain a

clean, engaging, and premium customer experience at every touchpoint. Support local

marketing efforts by identifying event opportunities, coordinating promotions, and helping

drive visibility and demand in the market.

III. Training & Commitment

Because this role requires a high level of specialized skill, Papabubble Utah, LLC makes a

significant investment in your professional development:

Paid Residency: Papabubble Utah covers all upfront costs for airfare and lodging for the

2-week Houston training.

One-Year Commitment: This role requires a minimum one-year commitment. A Training

Reimbursement Agreement (Promissory Note) is required; training costs are forgiven

monthly over the first 12 months of employment.

IV. Schedule & Physical Requirements

We utilize a hybrid scheduling model to balance production needs with our event-based

business:

Component

Hours

Details

Core Production

10 Hours/Week

Guaranteed hours at the

commissary for prep, R&D, and

inventory.

Event Shifts

10 Hours (Avg)

Flexible shifts based on festival

and corporate event schedules.

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for 6+ hours and possess the manual dexterity and

upper-body strength required for pulling and stretching large batches of sugar (up to 50lbs).V. Who You Are

You have "Creator Status"

, a background in fine arts, glass-blowing, or pastry arts is

preferred.

You thrive in high-energy, public-facing environments and enjoy the "theatre" of the craft.

You are looking to grow as a "Founding Member" of a boutique global brand.

Must possess (or obtain) a valid Utah Food Handlers Permit.

Papabubble Utah, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. This is a W-2 position.