Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Seasonal
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid sick time
Paid vacation
401k plan
Childcare subsidies
Transit subsidy
shoe stipend
paid family leave
flexible schedules
Free ice cream
Job Description
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is a beloved multi-generational ice cream company centered on happiness, sustainability, and community values. Dedicated to making the world a better place one scoop at a time, Molly Moon's shops serve as vibrant community hubs where families and friends gather to enjoy high-quality, locally sourced ice cream. The company prioritizes strong community partnerships, sustainable practices, and the use of the finest local ingredients to create its signature treats. With a passionate culinary and hospitality team at its core, Molly Moon's fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace culture that reflects its commitment to excellence and social responsibility.
The Seasonal Ice Cream Maker role at Molly Moon's is an hourly position offering 25+ hours a week, starting at $25.00 an hour, perfect for individuals looking for a fast-paced, rewarding summer job. This position involves producing large quantities of delicious ice cream and toppings that keep the scoop shops well stocked and customers delighted. The Ice Cream Maker works closely with the chef to plan daily production schedules, independently following recipes and managing high-volume batch production. It is a hands-on role that requires multitasking, attention to detail, and a passion for quality food production.
Successful candidates demonstrate the company’s core values—being smart, generous, homemade, joyful, and brave—and contribute positively to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusivity, and adaptability. The Ice Cream Maker position includes essential duties such as accurately measuring ingredients, preparing homemade bases and toppings, tasting batches for quality assurance, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. This role demands physical stamina including the ability to stand for long hours, lift heavy items repeatedly, and work in cold environments like freezers. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, willing to occasionally work in other kitchens, and prepared to learn and uphold rigorous standards for sanitation and safety.
Molly Moon's offers competitive compensation with wage growth opportunities including annual cost-of-living adjustments and merit-based increases based on performance and hours worked. Employees also benefit from comprehensive health insurance for themselves and their children, paid sick and vacation time, 401k matching, childcare subsidies, transportation benefits, and more. New hires become eligible for benefits shortly after starting, supporting wellness and work-life balance. Working as an Ice Cream Maker at Molly Moon’s provides not just a job but an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that values quality craft, community connection, and environmental stewardship, all while creating joyful experiences one scoop at a time.
The Seasonal Ice Cream Maker role at Molly Moon's is an hourly position offering 25+ hours a week, starting at $25.00 an hour, perfect for individuals looking for a fast-paced, rewarding summer job. This position involves producing large quantities of delicious ice cream and toppings that keep the scoop shops well stocked and customers delighted. The Ice Cream Maker works closely with the chef to plan daily production schedules, independently following recipes and managing high-volume batch production. It is a hands-on role that requires multitasking, attention to detail, and a passion for quality food production.
Successful candidates demonstrate the company’s core values—being smart, generous, homemade, joyful, and brave—and contribute positively to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusivity, and adaptability. The Ice Cream Maker position includes essential duties such as accurately measuring ingredients, preparing homemade bases and toppings, tasting batches for quality assurance, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. This role demands physical stamina including the ability to stand for long hours, lift heavy items repeatedly, and work in cold environments like freezers. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, willing to occasionally work in other kitchens, and prepared to learn and uphold rigorous standards for sanitation and safety.
Molly Moon's offers competitive compensation with wage growth opportunities including annual cost-of-living adjustments and merit-based increases based on performance and hours worked. Employees also benefit from comprehensive health insurance for themselves and their children, paid sick and vacation time, 401k matching, childcare subsidies, transportation benefits, and more. New hires become eligible for benefits shortly after starting, supporting wellness and work-life balance. Working as an Ice Cream Maker at Molly Moon’s provides not just a job but an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that values quality craft, community connection, and environmental stewardship, all while creating joyful experiences one scoop at a time.
Job Requirements
- Candidates must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to stand for 8 hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work in a freezer environment for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Must have Washington State food handler's permit before first work day
- Availability for 20+ hours per week including evenings and weekends
- Reliable internet and cell phone access
- Willingness to pick up shifts at other kitchen locations
- No planned absences longer than 4 consecutive days from June through August
Job Qualifications
- Candidates must be 18 years old or older
- Passion for food, cooking, teamwork, and quality
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing plans and priorities
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions with precision
- High standards for cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail
- Able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, and work in a freezer for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Available 20+ hours per week including weekdays and weekends as late as 11pm
- Willingness to pick up shifts in other kitchens occasionally
- Have internet and cell phone access to check communications and schedule
- Washington State food handler’s permit obtained before first day
- No planned absences longer than 4 days in a row during June 1st through August 31st
- Professional kitchen, food production, or culinary school experience is a plus but not required
Job Duties
- Meet production efficiency and quality standards
- Accurately follow recipes including scaling up or down appropriately for production needs
- Measure ingredients and perform basic kitchen math
- Consistently produce between 32 and 64+ tubs of fresh ice cream each shift
- Label, date, pack, and store 100+ pints of ice cream each day
- Taste every batch of ice cream and toppings you produce to ensure flavor and texture meet quality standards and communicate deviations
- Prepare ingredients and produce homemade bases, toppings, and inclusions such as hot fudge, cookie dough, caramel sauces, fruit compotes, baked items
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Keep all kitchen areas clean and organized during shifts including daily and periodic deep cleaning tasks
- Accurately inventory tubs, pints, toppings, and bases to inform production planning and participate in monthly inventory
- Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and hospitality staff
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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