 Welcome back to Goetze to Know Us, a series where we highlight exceptional Goetze’s Candy Company employees. This month we are highlighting mother and son duo, Amber and Gabe! Amber has worked with Goetze’s for 15 years! She started in our accounts payable department and worked her way up to Sr. Admin for HR and Payroll/Finance. Gabe joined Goetze’s in 2021, 13 years after his mother started. He began working in the kitchen and with his display of hard work, was promoted to one of our wonderful Kettle Leaders within that time!
Name: Amber Jewell Job/title: Sr. Sr. Administrator of Finance, Payroll, HR Number of years employed by Goetze’s: 15 What positions have you worked during your time at Goetze’s: I started working in the accounts payable department working with our CFO. This led to my involvement in assisting with inventory and the procurement of our product’s raw materials. While I have maintained these duties, I have taken on the responsibility of Goetze’s payroll while continuing to support our CFO with daily operations as the Sr. Admin of Finance. Caramel Creams or Cow Tales – if you had to pick one, which would it be and why? Caramel Creams! Do you have any memories with our products growing up? Nothing comes to mind, I wasn’t really familiar with the product until I started at Goetze’s. How do you eat your Caramel Creams? (eg: center first, all in one bite) Split in half! So I can get the best caramel and cream ratio in each bite, plus it makes each piece last longer! Favorite Goetze’s flavor? Caramel Apple, I am happy we are finally bringing it back year-round again. Dream Caramel Creams/ Cow Tales flavor or partnership: I would love to have a peanut butter flavor option! However, we are a nut-free facility so I know we wont be producing that anytime soon. If you could describe your experience at Goetze’s in one word, what would it be? Unique – In the best way possible! Most memorable moment at work: I have many enjoyable memories at Goetze’s but my favorite has to be our annual holiday parties to close out the year. I love seeing everyone come together to celebrate. What makes being part of Goetze’s Candy special that you have chosen a career here? The opportunities I have been given to grow both professionally and personally during my time at Goetze’s. What does it mean to you to be a part of the team? Working together to achieve a common goal, even if everyone has a different prospective on the path to get there. Name: Gabriel Shiflett Job/title: Kettle Leader Number of years employed by Goetze’s: 2 What positions have you worked during your time at Goetze’s: I started in the kitchen and worked my way to Kettle Leader. How do you eat your Caramel Creams? (eg: center first, all in one bite) In one bite! They’re easy to pop in your mouth and enjoy. Favorite Goetze’s flavor? Strawberry Smoothie Any special recipes using our product that you can share? I came up with a cool caramel candy vodka, it’s pretty good if I do say so myself. Dream Caramel Creams/ Cow Tales flavor or partnership: A caramel and chocolate flavor variation since I’m a big fan of Reese’s. If you could describe your experience at Goetze’s in one word, what would it be? Eye-Opening Most memorable moment at work: Working with my team in the kitchen. I will never forget when our kitchen manager turned bloodshot red because he was upset. What makes being part of Goetze’s Candy special that you have chosen a career here? I see Goetze’s as a company I can grow at and have the opportunity to learn many different trades. What does it mean to you to be a part of the team? Working together rather than individually. Is there a quote that you live by that has helped you grow in your career? If you’re not first, you’re last. Always strive to be the best you can be.
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