Company description

Wild Scoops is a vibrant business that serves incredible ice cream to Alaskans and guests while spreading joy and building community. We make all our own ice cream and specialize in local and adventurous flavors. We are known for our creativity and for our collaborations with farmers, foragers and other small businesses.

Spruce tips, lingonberries, birch syrup, wild blueberries...our flavors are rooted in a sense of place and love for our community. We believe that ice cream has the power to tell stories and spread joy, and that good food should make you feel good.

Wild Scoops started from a rolling chest freezer at an Anchorage farmers market stand in 2015, and we now have a Test Kitchen and Midtown Scoop Shop, as well as a seasonal summer Downtown Scoop Shop (currently operating as a kiosk). We value serving as an inclusive gathering spot where everyone feels welcome.

Job description

It's been said that Alaskans eat the most ice cream per capita of any state...and we are looking for a Production Team member who can help us meet that demand!

This position is responsible for churning ice cream, preparing ice cream bases and add-ins, and packaging ice cream and other frozen treats. They cooperate with the whole kitchen team to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented and organized, and enthusiastic about being a part of a dynamic kitchen operation that produces wildly delicious and adventurous high-quality products. They will possess excellent communication skills, and be able to multitask well, working well on their own and as part of a small team.

We are looking for candidates to join our year-round long-term team, full-time during the summer (April-Sept), with a possibility of going to part-time work during the fall/winter if requested. Winter work-schedule is approx. 9-5, M-F. In the summer (May-August), we extend to 7a-9p daily, so your standard schedule may shift, but will remain predictable from week to week.

Production Team Accountability:

1. Cheerfully and efficiently completing daily tasks. Bringing enthusiasm and responsibility to the job every day and helping to maintain a positive vibe in the kitchen.
2. Fulfilling daily production schedules while keeping the weekly schedule and big picture in mind.
3. Blending, steeping, straining, as needed to prep ice cream bases and churning ice cream!
4. Chopping, scaling, packaging and preparing the highest quality of ice cream add-ins.
5. Meeting daily needs for waffle cone mix, marshmallow fluff, cookies, caramel, fudge, etc.
6. Assembling and packaging specialty items including ice cream sandwiches, ice cream tacos, pints, minis and special orders.
7. Demonstrating the ability to work self-sufficiently on a list.
8. Maintaining the flow, pace and standards for excellence in the production part of the kitchen.
9. Operating with high respect for sanitation best practices; maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen area.
10. Demonstrating an attitude of curiosity and readiness to learn.
11. Helping refine and improve Wild Scoops systems and all aspects of the Wild Scoops ice cream experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 1+ year working in the food industry -- OR be passionate about food and eager to learn more (no commercial experience is necessary for this position, but you should enjoy baking/cooking at home!)
• Have a reputation for excellent relations and communications with co-workers or teammates.
• Be able to effectively manage emotions and stress in the workplace to maintain positivity and joy.
• Be able to work well individually as well as collaboratively.
• Be excited about working creatively with local flavors and ingredients.
• Want to make great ice cream with great people and share it with the local community!

The job sometimes requires standing for up to 8 hours and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Besides a positive and upbeat work environment, benefits include: Paid Time Off (sick, personal, vacation), schedule flexibility, learning and professional development opportunities, regular performance reviews and raises, chance to help develop creative new flavors/products, and lots of free ice cream and experimental treats!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wild Scoops provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wild Scoops complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Employment decisions at Wild Scoops are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline