Busy local ice cream shop is looking for a positive, reliable, professional team member to work casually at all of our locations (Victoria, Oak Bay, and Langford). Pay starts at $17.85/hour and includes approximately $4-6+/hour in Tip as well as vacation pay and potential health benefits (full time, permanent staff).
This position is seasonal and casual to start, but could lead to Seasonal/Permanent Part/Full time for the right candidate. We are prioritizing individuals with more availability. If you are great with customers, love light kitchen duties like making waffle cones, baking, and love eating ice cream, we would love to hear from you!
Please include your availability, if you are seeking casual, seasonal or permanent employment, and your ideal number of working days per week.
We get many applicants so if you want to stand out you're welcome to message us something about yourself. Some ideas are: who you are, what's important to you in a work place and why you think you would be a good fit.
A little bit about us: We are a locally owned and operated artisan ice cream shop. We create ice cream for both retail and wholesale markets, both traditional, water buffalo milk, sorbet and vegan. We are positive and passionate about local food, and we love to put smiles on peoples faces!
The ideal candidate will have some or all of:
- The ability to work with a team or alone
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to work weekdays and weekends
- Willing to work in a fast paced environment
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers with their orders, providing excellent customer service.
- Scoop and serve ice cream, ensuring proper portion sizes and presentation.
- Handle cash transactions accurately and operate the POS system efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the serving area and equipment.
- Assist in food preparation and restocking supplies as needed.
- Upsell products and promote special offers to enhance customer experience.
- Multi-task throughout a shift to maintain efficient service flow.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.85 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you own a vehicle and are willing to use it for work?
- Why are you interested in working at Parachute Ice Cream?
- Are you currently living in or near Victoria, BC?
- Our locations are in Oak Bay, Victoria, and Langford. Are you applying for one store or are you flexible?
- What is your availability? Be as specific as possible by including other commitments like school, extra curricular, etc.
Work Location: In person