Gelato Chef / Ice Cream Maker

Gelato Chef / Ice Cream Maker

Salary: $17.50 + tips

Venchi has grown to be a ‘premium Italian Chocolate and gelato brand’ with over 130 stores worldwide. We have an ambitious plan to continue this growth story and invite you to join us on our journey...

‘Let’s Grow Together’

• We offer a genuine career path from Gelato Chef / Kitchen Porter to Operations leader/HQ support
• Fun, fast paced and people focused work environment
• Choose from a selection of ‘Fortune 500 accredited ‘health and wealth benefits’
• Regular discounts for you and family members on your favorite Chocolates and Gelato
• Loyalty bonus program that rewards hard work, support, and commitment

Our mission:

‘To bring the flavor of the Italian Allegria to the world, creating everyday unforgettable moments of sharing and celebration’

We feature fresh, daily made gelato, lavish and natural chocolates, skillfully crafted coffees, and many other treats. Our attention to detail, and personal touch is what makes our chocolate so important.

Our Values:

Heritage – 100% Italian 100% Global

Allegria – Live the Italian Way

Balance – Unwarp positivity

Your role:

As a Gelato Chef/ Ice Cream you’ll work as part of a team to ensure all gelato meets Venchi standards and is always delicious. The Gelato Chef is responsible to produce and maintain the standard of gelato in the shop. You are an integral part of the store team. We are seeking a Gelato Chef who is motivated to work in a fast pace, busy environment; someone who is comfortable working in a kitchen and has keen attention to detail.

In Summary….

• Ensure all gelato is prepared, displayed, and sold according to Venchi standards
• You must ensure that the maintenance of the gelato equipment is to the required Health and Safety standards.
• Liaise with Store Manager to organize ordering and stock control, rotation.
• Follow up on orders and stock, adjusting orders if required prior to the deadlines.
• Report any issues to the Store and Area Manager.
• Be aware of gelato sales within your shop.
• Test, clean, order the required parts when in need.
• Take ownership of the compilation of the HACCP manual, temperature, lotto records and stock rotation following the FIFO principal.
• Ensure all deliveries are checked correctly and all discrepancies are being notified and reported.
• Follow the gelato production setting standards and guidelines
• Conduct regular checks on team knowledge, understanding and overall practices.

A few key skills that the Culinary Gelato Chef / Kitchen Porter role requires…

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Willingness & desire to improve
• Must be a quick learner, have a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Organized, with a high attention to details
• Friendly and Energetic
• Willing to be a team player

BENEFITS

At Venchi, we recognize the hard work and commitment that is required to succeed in your role, which is why we pride ourselves in offering the following benefits to all of our employees;

• 401k
• Flexible shift patterns, paid time off and holidays
• Tips acquired daily & shared evenly amongst the team
• Employee Discounts both directly in Venchi and through our extended network, including fitness, cellular, travel, electronics and many more…
• Free & fresh Gelato to eat while in store!
• Internal promotion opportunities, we always seek first to promote from within
• Open, friendly and supporting working environment with family-oriented team members

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Application Question(s):

• Are you a current employee of Venchi?
• If you are being referred by a current Venchi employee, please state their full name and place of employment (i.e. John Doe, Venchi Columbus Circle)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person