Join us, won't you?

 

Ice cream is a fun treat. And it takes fun people to make it. That's why we're always on the lookout for the upbeat positive kind who want to make others upbeat and positive through the powers of amazing ice cream. 

 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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• Ice Cream Scooper (Edina)

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We’re looking for a diverse group of individuals who all share a common interest of taking care of each other and our guests...helping make Sweet Science Ice Cream the best place to work. Our favorite thing (besides ice cream) is building community! We are proud to offer competitive wages, an energetic work environment and lots of ice cream!!

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Please keep in mind our desired attributes when applying:

• 18 years of age or older (or completed Junior year of high school, whichever happens first!)

• Can stay unapologetically positive in a fast-paced, high volume & customer-facing position for 6-8 hours (It’s never boring!)

• Can stand on your feet for long periods and perform physically-demanding tasks. Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs

• At least 3 days of open availability per week, including weekends (Saturday availability required and daytime weekday availability preferred), holidays, and late-night shifts (10pm/11pm)

• Provide consistent, world-class service to every single customer

• Have great people skills and be able to talk to just about anyone!

• Bring people joy and help build community while working as a cooperative team member

• Be familiar with what sets Sweet Science Ice Cream apart from other ice creams

• Exhibit passion for community, an eye for detail, a willingness to clean (a lot), stamina (to serve people in long lines), and the ability to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment

• Respect for food safety and hygiene standards

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Include, with your resume and a cover letter which includes the following:

• What is your food philosophy?

• What is your biggest pet peeve?

• What quality do you admire most?

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Don't have an actual "resume?" No problem. Send us your cover letter and fill out THIS application and send to ashlee@sweetscienceicecream.com, or stop in the scoop shop and pick up a paper copy.

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Part-Time and Full-Time positions available
Compensation DOE + tips

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• Retail Manager (Edina)

A Sweet Science Retail Manager will assist in the oversight of store operations & customer service. Additionally, the RM will support employee hiring, scheduling and management, food safety, inventory, regulatory compliance, reporting and store efficiency and optimization.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Owner / CEO the RM will recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and counsel Team Members

• Leadership of a professional, FUN & positive Team Member and customer experience

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations by following and enforcing food safety regulations

• Foster and lead environment of sales driving in all channels to meet sales budgets and forecasts

• Assist in compiling work schedules and reports

• Ensure shop is in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations

• Performs all Team Member job duties including scooping and other tasks to ensure great customer service

• Enforce corporate policies and procedures

• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage ice cream preparation and sales operations

• Place purchase orders for supplies and associated products and support for the purchase or requisition of retail & food service equipment

• Maintain recipes and portion control; maintain weekly and monthly reports as required.

• Maintain and report temperature logs, receiving logs and packing lists, inventory control logs, sales and tip data

• Report Human Resources or Customer incidents to Owner / CEO

 

Full-time: 32-40 hrs/wk, Compensation DOE. 

Interested? Please send your resumé and cover letter to ashlee@sweetscienceicecream.com

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• Pastry Chef / Baker for Ice Cream Production (St. Paul)

General Description:
The production team completes all tasks to create our legendary ice cream--these include: making and churning ice cream bases, pastry-making and candy-making skills for inclusions, sauces and mix-ins. Our ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, complete tasks with speed, efficiency and accuracy. Ideal candidate will have experience with pastry/baking in commercial setting. Candidate will pay attention to detail, be hard working and flexible. Candidate will possess general commercial kitchen knowledge.

General Responsibilities:
• Cooking/churning ice cream and components
• Ensure quality products are served and no sub-par ice cream leaves the freezer
• Take care of maintenance and safety issues according to creamery tools (checklists, cleaning lists, and safety lists)
• Cleaning, dishes, supporting the daily work plans
• Contribute to creating an atmosphere of legendary ice cream and community

Skills and Competencies:
• Experience with baking/pastry/cooking at commercial level
• Bring an innate love for food to your work
• Demonstrate a high level of productivity and hard work
• Bring a spirit of collaboration and support to the entire team
• Demonstrate an interest and passion for both the company and product
• Reliable and being flexible to perform other tasks or projects as needed
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Respect for safety and hygiene standards
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Hard working, efficient, positive attitude.
• Able to consistently lift 20-30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Appreciates and participates in collaborative communication and problem solving

Include, with your resume and a cover letter which includes the following:
Which position are you applying for and why would you be a great fit?
What is your food philosophy?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
What quality do you admire most?

Part time: 24-32 hrs/wk, Compensation DOE.

Interested? Please send your resumé and cover letter to ashlee@sweetscienceicecream.com

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• Kitchen Assistant for Ice Cream Production (St. Paul)

General Description:
The production team completes all tasks to create our legendary ice cream--these include: making and churning ice cream bases, pastry-making and candy-making skills for inclusions, sauces and mix-ins. Our ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, complete tasks with speed, efficiency and accuracy. Ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented fast learner. Candidate will be hard working, flexible and enjoy collaboration and working with others. 

General Responsibilities:
• Cooking/churning ice cream and components

• Labeling containers, prepping and staging ice cream ingredients
• Ensure quality products are served and no sub-par ice cream leaves the freezer
• Cleaning, dishes, supporting the pastry team in daily work plans
• Contribute to creating an atmosphere of legendary ice cream and community

Skills and Competencies:
• Bring an innate love for food to your work
• Demonstrate a high level of productivity and hard work
• Bring a spirit of collaboration and support to the entire team
• Demonstrate an interest and passion for both the company and product
• Reliable and being flexible to perform a variety of tasks or projects as needed
• Respect for safety and hygiene standards
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Hard working, efficient, positive attitude.
• Able to consistently lift 20-30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Appreciates and participates in collaborative communication and problem solving

Include, with your resume and a cover letter which includes the following:
Which position are you applying for and why would you be a great fit?
What is your food philosophy?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
What quality do you admire most?

Part time: 24-32 hrs/wk, Compensation DOE.

Interested? Please send your resumé and cover letter to ashlee@sweetscienceicecream.com

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