Help Wanted

We accept applications for employment whether we are actively seeking to fill a vacancy or not. Our employee level fluctuates due to the season, school and special projects, so even though we may not be actively seeking to fill a position through advertising, if you are interested in working at The Taffy Shop, don't hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you

Please browse our website  to get a feel for our company. Employees are expected to know and share the history of the business with customers. Established in 1935, The Taffy Shop is full of pride and humility as we serve loyal customers and develop new relationships. Working in downtown Estes Park is exciting as an ambassador not only to our business, but to our community in a beautiful, desirable location. Our business is a friendly store where customers feel at home in when they visit.

Wrapper
 

The Taffy Wrapper is responsible for operating the original Model K Kiss Wrapper to cut and wrap our candy during regular production. Should be able to focus and able to repeat specific directions with attention to detail and no distractions. Includes machine preparation, operation, cleaning and troubleshooting. It is a privilege to operate the machine which has cut and wrapped every piece of taffy that our store has sold for decades. Involves lifting 20# repeatedly, and occasionally up to 50#; standing for long periods of time, making regular small adjustments to the machine in order for the taffy to be cut and wrapped correctly (as all of America passes by the front window). Technical aptitude not required, but applicants must be comfortable learning to operate machinery, and pay close attention to details. Hourly wage offer will be made after successful interview. Schedule is posted weekly depending on employee needs. Hours are negotiable, and may be flexible, or a set schedule, this position may be year-round; may work other positions to increase hours depending on production needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Walk, bend, lift, twist & stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and maneuver 20# repeatedly, 50# occasionally
• Speak, read and write fluent English language
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Detail oriented
• Able to listen to mechanical sounds and discern variations
• Able to work in a team, providing and asking for assistance as needed
• 18 years old
• Background check
• Non-disclosure agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow written and verbal directions accurately
• Maintain an organized, safe workspace
• Maintain an attitude of safety and quality in every task or assignment
• Make adjustments to processes within parameters as indicated
• Operate machines & equipment safely following established guidelines and policies
• Prepare, maintain and clean Model K Wrapping and Taffy Pulling machinery following guidelines
• Monitor more than one batch or process simultaneously
• Anticipate supply needs and communicate needs with Manager
• Anticipate and modify pace of candy making depending on other team positions
• Troubleshoot to overcome expected mechanical/operational variations
• Demonstrate & explain processes to customers periodically
• Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT

• Independent work environment
• Established operating standards and strategies
• Opportunity to cross train to other positions for additional hours
• Flexible hours

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee discounts, Flexible schedule, Paid training

Experience level: Related experience preferred, not required

Shift: Part time, Full time, Day shift, Mornings

Weekly day range: Monday to Friday, Weekends

Work Location: In person

Revised: 04/2024

Cook
 

Primarily responsible for independent cooking in the kitchen out of public view. Must be focused and able to repeat specific directions with attention to detail and no distractions. Includes standing for long periods and moving 20-50# of ingredients, handling very hot candy and independently managing the work flow. Hourly wage offer will be made after successful interview. Schedule is posted weekly depending on employee and store needs, hours each week may vary from 8-32 hours. A set schedule is possible if needed; this position may be year-round; may work other positions to increase hours depending on production needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Walk, bend, lift, twist & stand for extended periods of time
• Scoop, pour, measure, mix and divide ingredients by hand repeatedly
• Able to lift and maneuver 20-50# repeatedly
• Speak, read and write fluent English language
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Detail oriented
• Able to add and blend food color by sight to appearance standards
• Able to organize and manage tasks independently
• Able to work in a team, providing and asking for assistance as needed
• 18 years old
• Background check
• Non-disclosure agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow written formulas, recipes and verbal directions accurately
• Make adjustments to ingredients within parameters as indicated
• Operate gas and electric appliances, machines & equipment safely
• Mix, stir, lift, pour, scrape and handle hot candy safely according to company standards
• Measure and mix ingredients consistently and accurately according to instructions
• Apply food color to taffy by consistent visual measurement to meet standard
• Monitor more than one batch or process simultaneously
• Anticipate supply needs and communicate needs with Manager
• Maintain an organized, safe workspace
• Prepare, maintain and restock supplies and ingredients daily
• Clean, organize and stock work area at end of shift
• Maintain an attitude of safety and quality in every task or assignment
• Anticipate and modify pace of candy making depending on other team positions
• Assist with other facets of production as needed
• Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT

• Independent work environment
• Established standards and formulas
• Opportunity to cross train to other positions for additional hours
• Flexible hours

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee discounts, Flexible schedule, Paid training

Experience level: Related experience preferred, not required

Shift: Part time, Full time, Day shift, Mornings

Weekly day range: Monday to Friday, Weekends

Work Location: In person

Revised: 03/2024

Counter

Responsible for daily store operations including customer service and sales, inventory management, operating some equipment, assisting with candy production, taking/filling/shipping mail orders, cleaning & organization. Position involves lifting 15# repeatedly, and occasionally up to 50#. Applicants should be well groomed, professional, friendly, proactive with customers, with excellent conversational English communication skills. Involves standing and moving for several hours during busy periods. This would be an ideal first job to learn work ethic & responsibility in a safe environment, or a comfortable position for an experienced retail employee in a consistently positive atmosphere selling an established candy to loyal customers, and developing new customers by sharing the product and the company story. It is a privilege to operate this store to sell a high-quality product, and share the history of our Estes Park tradition. Schedule is posted weekly depending on employee needs. A set schedule is possible if needed; this position could be year-round. The right applicant may be offered other positions in the company that pay more and offer additional responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to walk, bend, twist, lift 20# regularly, occasionally 50#
• Fluent, conversational English language skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Good interpersonal skills in person and by phone
• Basic mathematic skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers when they enter store and guide conversation through sales process
• Build trust with customers through friendly, honest customer service
• Engage and inform customers with business and local information
• Handle cash and credit card transactions; make cash change accurately
• Accurately record, fulfill and ship mail orders from in-person, phone and internet sales
• Sort and organize candy during production
• Prepare supplies and clean as needed to open store
• Keep store tidy and organized throughout day
• Clean and restock store at closing time
• Maintain system of rotation to insure freshest taffy and supplies
• Answer phone: answer general questions, take mail orders
• Safely operate taffy puller: Prepare and load, maintain texture, unload
• Clean and stock employee areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT

• Shopping destination with busy front counter and mail orders
• Historic reputation with loyal, positive, interested customers
• Employee & family discounts
• Flexible schedule

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee discounts, Flexible schedule, Paid training

Experience level: Related experience preferred, not required

Shift: Part time, Full time, Morning/Midday/Afternoon/Evening hours

Weekly day range: Monday to Friday, Weekends

Work Location: In person

Revised: 03/2024

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