Position: Ice Cream Parlor Associate
Employment Type: Part-Time
We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a Part-Time Ice Cream Parlor Associate. This position is responsible for providing great customer service, preparing and serving ice cream products, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and helping with the day-to-day operation of the parlor.
This is a customer-facing position that is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with people, can stay organized during busy periods, and is willing to help wherever needed.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGreet customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Take customer orders and accurately operate the point-of-sale/register system.
Scoop and serve ice cream and prepare cones, cups, sundaes, shakes, and other menu items.
Follow proper portioning, food handling, and sanitation procedures.
Restock ice cream, toppings, cones, cups, napkins, and other supplies as needed.
Maintain cleanliness of counters, serving areas, equipment, tables, floors, and customer areas.
Wash and sanitize utensils, containers, and equipment.
Assist with opening and closing duties as scheduled.
Work cooperatively with other employees to keep service moving efficiently during busy periods.
Follow all company food safety, workplace safety, cash-handling, and customer service procedures.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Must be dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
Friendly attitude and willingness to interact with customers.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Basic math skills and ability to accurately handle cash and customer transactions.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety procedures.
This is a part-time position with hours based on business needs. Applicants should have some flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume periods. Weekly hours may vary depending on the season and customer demand.
Skills Required
- Dependable attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts
- Friendly attitude and willingness to interact with customers
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Basic math skills and ability to accurately handle cash and customer transactions
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety procedures
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-volume periods
What We Do
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include over 500 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion. Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products. With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers. Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com. Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com. And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
