Ice Cream Server - Harvard Square

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips included

Flexible schedule

Free ice cream

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Scoopers for our Harvard Sq shop in Cambridge, MA. The role emphasizes hospitality, fast-paced teamwork, and representing the brand with positive energy while serving delicious ice cream.

Qualified candidates are 18+, with a passion for ice cream, and able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a three-shift minimum per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts.
• Food handlers certificate is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality.
• Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings.
• Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily.
• Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process.
• Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required.
• Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines.
• Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning.
• Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Scoopers to join our Harvard Sq ice cream shop in Cambridge, MA. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We’re looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen’s scoop shops make $17.00 per hour plus an average of an additional $4.50-$8 per hour in tips. Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation. Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality
• Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards
• Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings
• Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily
• Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process
• Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required
• Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines
• Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning
• Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts
• Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build‑out standards
• Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly
• Stand for extended periods of time regularly
• Walk up and down stairs regularly
• Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Available to work 3 days a week (including nights and weekends past 12 am)
• Reliable, on time and ready for every shift
• Food handlers certificate required

Why Van Leeuwen?

• Competitive Pay & Tips
• Flexible Scheduling
• Free Ice Cream (One menu‑item while on shift)
• Positive team environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand!

Hourly Range

$17—$17 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer.

We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.