Master Gelato Chef - Full-Time with Training-to-Hire Path

Tifa-Chocolate-; Malibu Junction (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Employee discount on products

Path to Lead Gelato Chef

Job summary

Tifa's is hiring a Gelato Chef for a full-time role in Agoura Hills. You will produce daily gelato batches, help develop flavors, and maintain quality and food-safety standards in a fast-paced back-of-house setting.

Selected candidates undergo a paid 30-day training program, with potential transition from full-time training to a part-time role and ongoing growth opportunities. Strong palate and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional gelato/ice cream experience or baking experience with demonstrable work.
• Strong understanding of dairy chemistry, stabilizers/emulsifiers, sugar balance, overrun, and freezing points.
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or local equivalent).
• Ability to follow and document recipes precisely and adapt formulations for scale.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to ~50 lbs, and work in cold and hot environments.
• Excellent palate, creativity, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be available for and complete all training scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily batches of gelato, sorbettos, and gelato-based specialties according to Tifa recipes and production schedules.
• Create limited-run flavors as assigned.
• Monitor and report accurate inventory, requesting and receiving necessary recipe ingredients in a consistent and timely manner.
• Handle all ingredients with care, minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Maintain production records, yield reports, and recipe documentation.
• Operate, clean, and maintain gelato equipment with a high level of detail (batch freezers, pasteurizer, blast chiller, vitrines) and small kitchen appliances.
• Ensure strict food safety, sanitation, and allergen controls (FIFO, labeling, temperature logs).
• Package products for catering orders
• Assist with presentations for events.
• Support front of house staff with product knowledge as needed.
• Assist in development and facilitation of gelato related training.
• Build excitement for gelato creation by being mindful and interacting with customers who are observing the process through the gelato kitchen window.

Skills

Gelato/ice cream

Baking

Dairy chemistry

Food safety

Recipes & scaling

Teamwork

Palate & creativity

Job description

Tifa's is hiring a Gelato Chef for a full-time role in Agoura Hills. You will produce daily gelato batches, help develop flavors, and maintain quality and food-safety standards in a fast-paced back-of-house setting.

Selected candidates undergo a paid 30-day training program, with potential transition from full-time training to a part-time role and ongoing growth opportunities. Strong palate and teamwork are essential for success.