Ice Cream Production Assistant - Fast-Paced & Team-Driven

Sweet Cow Ice Cream; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Sweet Cow is hiring a Production Assistant to join our energetic, quality-focused team in Colorado. You will help craft, package, and prepare ice cream for shops, MooMobiles, and customers.

We value community and growth, and offer competitive pay of $20/hour plus benefits. This role requires strong organization, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Daytime shifts, with some nights and weekends, are available.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to perform basic math, including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and both U.S. and metric units.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to a strong work ethic.
• Effective communicator with peers and leaders (some English preferred, not required).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Daytime availability; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce ice cream ingredients, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sammies according to Sweet Cow recipes and standards.
• Accurately execute daily production plans and ingredient prep.
• Monitor product quality and temperatures to meet or exceed Sweet Cow standards.
• Clean, maintain, and care for production equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Follow all sanitation and safety procedures, including safe knife handling and kitchen equipment use.
• Consistently deliver high-quality products with precision and care.
• Uphold established standards to support a culture of accountability, purpose, and pride.
• Work as part of a team to prepare the factory for each shift.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote Sweet Cow culture.
• Demonstrate accountability, punctuality, and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Communicate clearly, kindly, and effectively with peers and leaders.
• Share needs, updates, or issues with the General Manager promptly.
• Embrace feedback and respond in a timely, thoughtful manner.
• Ensure all products support an outstanding customer experience.
• Protect and strengthen Sweet Cow’s reputation through safe, reliable production.
• Support shops and MooMobiles with accurate, timely production.
• Embrace customer and shop feedback to improve products and processes.
• Represent Sweet Cow’s values with pride in everything produced.

Skills

Strong organization

Math skills

Fast-paced

Team player

Effective communication

Lift 50 lbs

18+ years old

Daytime availability

English preferred

Job description

Sweet Cow is hiring a Production Assistant to join our energetic, quality-focused team in Colorado. You will help craft, package, and prepare ice cream for shops, MooMobiles, and customers.

We value community and growth, and offer competitive pay of $20/hour plus benefits. This role requires strong organization, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Daytime shifts, with some nights and weekends, are available.