Love Creamery’s Ice Cream Support Crew will work in high volume ice cream, pints, and topping production. On an average day, our support crew are working to music or podcasts while assisting our ice cream makers in churning out large batches of ice cream. Our support team members often grow into ice cream maker roles.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Accurately follow detailed written protocols to prepare and store Love Creamery branded items including ice cream, sorbet, toppings, and inclusions. 
2. Accurately inventory tubs, pints, toppings, and bases to inform the daily production plan.
3. Properly label, date, pack, and store up to 400 or more containers each week while maintaining accurate production logs. 
4. Thoughtfully complete daily cleaning tasks to ensure all areas of kitchen are clean and organized, cleaning as you go, with attention to detail, while following health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
5. Consistently growing in the role, taking on new responsibilities and working independently. 
6. Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the team including Front and Back of house.
7. Cross trained to work the ice cream counter for FOH breaks during off season when needed
8. Ability to measure ingredients accurately
9. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year minimum hands-on kitchen experience at a retail food establishment in the past 6 years. 
• Ability to access and navigate the production and retail facility. 
• Ability to stand eight hours, lift-up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and take required breaks on time
• Ability to measure ingredients accurately
• Passion for food, farming, cooking, teamwork, and quality
• Available to work 3-5 days a week June – August with some evenings and weekends, with no more than 10 days vacation total during this timeframe.  
• MN State food handler’s permit required (can obtain once hired)
• Demonstrates self-motivation while also being a dedicated team player
• Dedication to cleanliness and organization
• Great communication skills and a professional, friendly attitude
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions with precision as well as give great attention to detail
• Ability to text and/or check email regularly

COMPENSATION

• $15/hour starting wage with incremental, merit-based raises
• Flexible scheduling, posted two weeks at a time with the ability to trade shifts
• Paid Time Off after 6 consecutive months of employment and average of 20 hours per work week
• Matching 401k after 12 months of employment (must meet age requirement)
• All the ice cream you can eat!

CULTURE

At times, this job, like any growing small business, is stressful. Our shop gets busy and stays busy, especially when the weather is great, keeping your cool even when it’s hot in the shop is critical. Positive stress management attitudes and techniques, while working hard alongside the rest of the team, are a must.