Ice Cream Server - MacDougal

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Flexible scheduling

Free ice cream on shift

Positive team environment

Career development and growth

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in New York City is hiring part-time Scoopers for our MacDougal shop. You will greet guests with warmth, scoop and serve all menu items, and educate customers on flavors and specials.

The role requires energy, a friendly attitude, and the ability to work at least three shifts weekly, including late nights. Experience in fast-paced customer service helps, and a food handlers certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to greet guests warmly and provide high levels of hospitality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old and capable of standing for long periods.
• Food handlers certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality.
• Scooping and serving all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Educate guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings.
• Prepare all fresh, house-made menu items daily.
• Operate Square POS system for efficient checkout.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Communication

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 MacDougal ice cream shop in Manhattan, NY!

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 + an average of an additional $7 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 weeks (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!

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

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.

Hourly Range $17—$17 USD

Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! 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.