Come make the most honest ice cream in town! We are growing quickly, and are looking for great folks eager to learn and grow with us.
We are looking for reliable daytime availability with Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays off, and an hour break for lunch daily (half of it paid!).
Benefits for those who work 30+ hours a week.
*Position Summary*
The Prep Associate is responsible mixing and baking cakes, cookies, and pastries in addition to preparing sauces, swirls and curds to prep the ice cream for churning.
If you love learning new skills, you're self-motivated, take great pride in your work, enjoy seeing your own handmade product sold across the state, love working with a fun team, and really like eating ice cream (which you'll be required to do), then we encourage you to apply!
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Duties & Expectations*
* Complete opening, closing, and all other cleaning checklists as required
* Prepare ice cream bases & components by strictly following recipes
* Ensure prepared bases & components are properly stored and tracked
* Complete all ice cream preparation within allotted scheduled time, sooner if possible
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of any item and equipment related to prep (tables, ovens, utensil crocks, ingredient bins, mix fridges, tubs, lids, mixers, blenders, bowls, etc.
) and discarding old/unusable products and equipment (with permission from kitchen manager).
* Communicate freezer temperatures, pints & tubs churned, low ingredients, and any other notes or requests to churning supervisor
* Be critical and taste everything!
* Communicate well in advance with churning supervisor when problems arise
*Qualifications*
* 1-2+ years kitchen experience preferred
* 1-2+ years pastry experience is a plus
* Preference given to those open to working afternoons/evenings after training
* Great, legitimate professional references
* Reliable transportation
* Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand 8+ hours a day
* Patience with repetitive tasks
* A Food Handler certificate or one obtained within 30 days of hire
* Non-slip shoes required
*Essential Functions*
* Maintain a flexible schedule based on shop needs
* Able to communicate clearly and professionally with team members (face-to face or by telephone)
* Able to read and comprehend written material
* Able to stand for shifts lasting up to, but not limited to, 8 hours of time on tile flooring
* Perform tasks which involve repetitive motion including, but not limited to the use of arms, hands, wrists, back
* Follows standard procedures in the use of all kitchen appliances, equipment, utensils, etc.
* Able to adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
* Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
* Able to work in variable temperature conditions, such as below freezing temperatures
* Manage one’s time and the time of others
* Lift 50#
Pay: $17.
50 - $18.
00 per hour