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Are you someone who has a sweet tooth well maybe this job is for you. Think about it, you can be the next Willy Wonka or Candy Chief Officer which is the official title with Candy Funhouse. One big thing I forgot to mention was your salary, $100,000 is what they are offering to help the company test and pick the candy they sell.
This Ontario based candy company is looking for eligible candidate who is ready and willing to fill the position. Here are the requirements straight from the job posting: applicants must be at least 5 years old and live in North America. Plus side is that you can work remotely but if your near their New Jersey or Ontario you have the option to work from the office.
Candy Funhouse adds that the chosen candidate will be put through "extensive palate training" and that applicants should have "golden taste buds [and] an obvious sweet tooth." A listing for the position on LinkedIn says that the responsibilities involve taste testing "3500+ products" every month, approving the site's candy inventory, leading the "FUNhouse Candy Strategy" and running "candy board meetings." The LinkedIn page also stipulates that those interested in the position should be "fluent in English" and free of any food allergies.
"Here at Candy Funhouse we're all about FUN, and who better to set our FUNhouse strategy than someone that is a real candy fanatic," Candy Funhouse CEO Jamal Hejazi said in a statement. "Whoever lands this position better be ready for the ride of their lives, and to have chocolate flowing through their veins. I'm thrilled for all the candy adventures we have planned!"
So yes, this is very much real, you can be the next "candyologisit."
"If you stand out, you will be selected for an interview just like any other job position. It is based on merit, not a random selection sweepstake."
And they company isn't joking hiring kindergarteners in fact they embrace the a little ones opinion.
"Children have the most creative and imaginative minds, with some of the most out of the box ideas and that's exactly what we're looking for here at Candy Funhouse," the spokesperson added. "In tough economic times, our community continues to fuel us in reimagining the way candy can bring people together."
They are recruiting other positions as well so if your are interested in being a Candy Chief Officer or see what other fun exciting positions they have to offer. You have until August 31 to apply.
SOURCE: FOOD AND WINE