Ice Cream Server - Wicker Park

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Flexible scheduling

Free ice cream on shift

Positive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Chicago, IL is hiring part-time Scoopers at our Wicker Park shop. You will greet guests warmly, scoop menu items, and share our flavors with enthusiasm.

We offer competitive pay plus tips, flexible scheduling, and a fun team environment. The role requires 18+, food handler certificate, ability to lift 50 lbs, and availability three shifts weekly, including late nights. Experience with fast-paced service is welcome and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and evenings/nights.
• Food handlers certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide genuine hospitality.
• Scoop and serve menu items with quality and presentation.
• Educate guests on flavors, ingredients and specials.
• Prepare fresh, house-made items daily.
• Operate Square POS system for checkout.
• Follow food safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain store cleanliness and stock as needed.
• Complete daily tasks including inventory and cleaning.
• Adhere to Van Leeuwen’s safety, grooming, and conduct standards.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Self-starter

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Adaptability

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Square POS System

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 Wicker Park ice cream shop in Chicago, IL.

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 $16.60 per hour + an average of an additional $4-$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 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!

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.