Seasonal Ice Cream Host

Stew Leonard; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 K plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Stew Leonard’s is seeking an Ice Cream Host/Hostess in Danbury, CT for seasonal, hourly work. The role involves direct customer interaction at the service bar, taking custom orders, and making ice cream.

Starting pay ranges from $18.25 to $20 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The position includes preparing ice cream, packaging for display, and assisting with holiday sweets, coffee service, and cashier duties while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; no prior experience required.
• Must be able to greet customers and provide friendly service.
• Able to operate a cash register and handle payments.

Responsibilities

• Make ice cream cones and cups to customer order.
• Package ice cream for display cases.
• Prepare holiday sweets like candy and caramel apples.
• Assist in coffee service when needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service at the service bar.
• Package and price products ordered by customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Entry level position

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Ice Cream Host/Hostess

Seasonal Hourly – starting rate $18.25/hr-$20/hr depending on qualifications and experience

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Position Description:

Ice Cream Host interact directly with customers at the service bar by answering any questions, offering recommendations, and making ice cream.

Your day-to-day:

• Making ice cream cones and cups of the customers choosing
• Packaging ice cream in quarts, cookies, waffles, etc. for display case
• Making candy apples, caramel apples, and other holiday sweets
• Assisting in coffee when needed
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and answering questions
• Selecting, packaging, and pricing products ordered by customers at the service bar
• Cleaning equipment
• Operate cash register and receive payment in various forms
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned
• Provide exceptional customer service

What you bring to the team:

• Entry level position; no prior experience required
• Safely use tools and equipment used in the daily operation of department
• Great customer service
• Good oral communication
• Flexibility
• Ability to work on a team
• Great work ethic
• Problem solver
• Self-motivator
• Honest

Working Conditions:

• Requires frequent walking, standing, reaching and bending, with occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
• Requires repetitive motion of arms and hands

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented:

We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits:

High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment:

Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day:

We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you– It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

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