Assistant Chef

Gelato La Boca; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A local gelato brand in Dallas, Texas is seeking an Assistant Gelato Chef. This position involves supporting gelato production, maintaining kitchen organization, and tracking inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in a culinary environment, be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills. The role offers full-time hours with competitive hourly pay and the potential for growth within an expanding company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or gelato production environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures precisely.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift heavy containers and work in cold environments.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare bases, mix ingredients, and churn gelato.
• Track inventory and manage supplies.
• Support the Head Chef in production plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen at all times.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clean and maintain equipment (pasteurizer, batch freezer, mixers, etc.).
• Support prep work and production scheduling as needed.
• Track inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Report low stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Rotate inventory (FIFO) to minimize waste.
• Receive and properly store deliveries.
• Work closely with the Head Chef / COO to execute production plans.
• Assist with wholesale and catering preparation when needed.
• Support training of new kitchen staff when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety practices

Hands-on execution

Organizational skills

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Assistant Gelato Chef – Production & Kitchen Operations

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Gelato Chef to support our gelato production, kitchen operations, and inventory management. This role works closely with the Head Chef / COO and is key to maintaining product quality, consistency, and an organized kitchen.

This is a hands-on position focused on execution, cleanliness, and daily operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare bases, mix ingredients, pasteurize, churn, and properly store gelato
• Ensure consistency in flavor, texture, and batch quality
• Label, date, and organize all produced gelato and ingredients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen at all times
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Clean and maintain equipment (pasteurizer, batch freezer, mixers, etc.)
• Support prep work and production scheduling as needed

Inventory & Supplies

• Track inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies
• Report low stock levels and assist with ordering
• Rotate inventory (FIFO) to minimize waste
• Receive and properly store deliveries

Support & Teamwork

• Work closely with the Head Chef / COO to execute production plans
• Assist with wholesale and catering preparation when needed
• Support training of new kitchen staff when required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, bakery, pastry, gelato, or ice cream production environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to follow recipes and procedures preciselyOrganized, reliable, and proactive
• Ability to lift heavy containers and work in cold environments
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)

What We’re Looking For

• Someone hands-on, consistent, and dependable
• Comfortable with repetitive production tasks
• Responsible in cleanliness and organization
• Wants to grow with a small but expanding food brand

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Opportunity for growth as the company expands