Ice Cream Server - Willis Tower

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Flexible scheduling

Free ice cream

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Willis Tower, Chicago, IL is hiring part-time Scoopers. You will greet guests with genuine hospitality, scoop all menu items, and educate guests on flavors while keeping high standards of quality and presentation.

This role includes daily prep, cash handling, and strict food-safety adherence. The position requires 18+ years, a passion for ice cream, ability to lift 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and availability for at least three shifts, including nights and late

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts.
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Food handlers certificate required.
• Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am).

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

People skills

Passion for ice cream

Hospitality

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 Willis Tower 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.