Create Moments That Matter
Now Hiring: Ice Cream Scoopers – Salt & Straw
At Salt & Straw, we believe in making it count—every scoop and every guest interaction.
We're hiring Scoopers to create memorable experiences. More than serving ice cream, Scoopers guide guests through our flavors, share ingredient stories, and create meaningful connections.
If you love working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and value kindness, curiosity, and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Scoopers are at the heart of the Salt & Straw experience, creating memorable moments for guests while helping the shop run smoothly.
You will:
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Deliver exceptional customer service and create welcoming experiences for every guest
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Share flavor stories, offer samples, and help guests discover their next favorite scoop
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Scoop ice cream, make waffle cones, operate the register, and support daily shop operations
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Greet guests, answer questions, and help guide the flow of the shop
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Accurately process transactions and assist with online and delivery orders
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Prepare products according to recipes and quality standards
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Restock ice cream, supplies, and retail products throughout the shift
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Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and organization standards across the shop
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Support dishwashing, cleaning, and other operational tasks that keep the shop running smoothly
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Work collaboratively with teammates to create a positive and supportive environment
Why You'll Love It Here
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We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow.
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Financial Flexibility: Optional earned wage access and a 401(k) match after three months—even for part-time Team Members
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Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits may become available upon reaching eligibility requirements
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Mental Health Support: Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for Team Members and their families
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and paid voting time
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Education & Growth: Up to $1,800 annually in Educational Assistance plus opportunities to grow into Shift Coordinator, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager roles
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Team Discount: 30% off all the magic
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First Dibs on Flavors before the public
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Pet Insurance and additional wellness benefits
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Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter benefits, and more
You're a Great Fit If You:
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Are 16+ years old
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Can work evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Can work at least 3 shifts per week, including 2 closing shifts
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Enjoy working with people and creating memorable guest experiences
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Have strong communication skills and a positive attitude
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Thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy staying busy
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Work well as part of a team and support those around you
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Are curious, dependable, and eager to learn
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Have food service, retail, coffee, restaurant, hospitality, or customer service experience (preferred but not required)
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Are comfortable discussing flavors, offering samples, and engaging with guests
Ready to Scoop the Unbelievable? This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build something that matters, with your hands, your heart, and a whole lot of ice cream.
Important Notes
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Food Allergy Warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Salt & Straw is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
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E-Verify Participation: We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.
Our Values
Create the Unbelievable
Show Up Generously
Act with Thoughtful Curiosity
Share Human Kindness
Make It Count
These values guide everything we do — from the way we scoop, to how we show up for our guests, teammates, and communities.
Skills Required
- Minimum age 16+
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Able to work at least 3 shifts per week, including 2 closing shifts
- Strong communication skills and positive attitude
- Customer service orientation and enjoyment working with people
- Comfortable discussing flavors, offering samples, and engaging with guests
- Ability to scoop ice cream, make waffle cones, operate register, and process transactions
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and organization standards
- Willingness to perform dishwashing, cleaning, and other operational tasks
- Work well as part of a team; dependable and eager to learn
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (E-Verify participation)
- Food service, retail, coffee, restaurant, hospitality, or customer service experience
What We Do
Salt & Straw is a small-batch, chef-driven ice cream company founded in 2011 in Portland, Oregon. They specialize in handcrafted ice cream made by hand using local ingredients, featuring unique, seasonal menus that change every four weeks in each city. The company focuses on telling the narratives of artisans and meaningful food movements while providing a personalized and welcoming store experience for its customers.
