Via Gelato is an award-winning gelato/ice cream shop located in Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI. We are currently looking for a gelato maker to join our hardworking, tight knit kitchen team and explore the world of high-quality gelato production. Starting pay during training is $20-22/hr depending on experience with an incremental raise up to $25/hour once at the fully independent and high performing level. Previous experience in at least baking is preferred. Reliability, accountability and a can-do attitude is a must. The position is part-time with the possibility of full-time if you can also work hours on the catering team serving and driving the van. All kitchen shifts start at 6AM.
Requirements for Gelato Maker include:
-Food handler certification
-Valid driver’s license, good driving record free of accidents in case we need you to drive to the store to get ingredients, or to drive the van for catering events.
-Reliably on time for your 6AM shift
-Comfortably lifting up to 50lbs
-Operating an iPad tablet
-Working independently with little to no supervision
-The ability to multi-task in a time and temperature sensitive work environment (gelato melts in seconds, you need to be able to always remember to put it immediately in the freezer)
-Following directions and production schedules diligently while meeting high quality standards
-Understanding the importance of "cleaning as you go", "first in first out", and consolidation in a small kitchen
-An interest in food culture and culinary arts
-A positive attitude
A preferred candidate's experience would include (but are not all required):
-Previous experience operating a Carpigiani LB-502 G RTX-W Gelato Batch Freezer or similar ice cream machine
-Previous experience with baking, working with chocolate, making candy with sugar since we are a kitchen that makes everything from scratch
-Previous experience using apps like Jolt, Slack, and Microsoft Excel to read recipes and take inventory
If this position in our company is of interest, the interview process is divided into multiple parts:
-A phone interview
-An in-person interview
-A paid working interview $20/hour (aka “stage”) starting at 6AM, giving candidates a chance to show their abilities. You must give us your address so that we know where to mail the check.
Upon hiring, a typical day for a Gelato Maker would include (but are not limited to):
-Following recipes, baking, assembling gelato cakes/sandwiches
-Producing high quality gelato with a batch freezer on a time sensitive schedule
-Keeping high quality standards of our rotating weekly menu including gelato, sorbets, gelato cakes, waffle cones, fudge, caramel, baking cake, baking brownies from scratch, and other specials
-Cleaning the machines and kitchen at the end of the shift to meet health department standards
If you are interested in the opportunity to create a special experience for people, please do not hesitate to contact our team by email. Please attach a resume and tell us a little about yourself as well. We hope to hear from you soon!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Honolulu, HI 96816 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Honolulu, HI 96816: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
