The Glass Jar
Location
Santa Cruz, CA | United States
Job description
THE PENNY ICE CREAMERY Made From Scratch
The Penny Ice Creamery is the only ice cream shop in Santa Cruz that makes ice cream completely from scratch in house using local and organic ingredients. We strive to share our passion for local sourcing and sustainability and to bring some simple deliciousness and sweet moments into our lives and to our communities.
The Penny Ice Creamery Senior Kitchen Production Lead is the primary person of support for the Kitchen Manager and is able to proficiently execute all production related tasks in the kitchen. This includes higher level functions such as: ordering inventory and waste management production scheduling and guiding kitchen staff towards defined outcomes. The Senior Kitchen Production Lead works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure product quality meets The Penny Ice Creamery s strict quality standards at all times that production facility cleanliness and sanitation protocols are maintained at all times and that production needs are consistently met within clearly defined parameters.
The Penny Ice Creamery Senior Kitchen Production Lead will operate all kitchen equipment including our Emery Thompson Batch Ice Cream Freezer and our Pasteurizer. Once hired and trained on making ice cream we will train this person how to pasteurize. This person must pass a proctored exam with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to obtain a pasteurization license. Anyone with a current pasteurization license is encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate for this role possesses an enthusiasm and passion for the culinary and pastry arts. They are a handson doer that enjoys working with their hands to create delectable treats. This person finds fulfillment in creating delicious confections each and every day. They are able to execute their tasks with precision while maintaining a fast pace in a kitchen environment. They are highly organized and contribute to maintaining a clean and efficient workspace at all times. They serve as a role model for kitchen staff and are an exemplar of work ethic commitment and professionalism.
Qualifications Include:
Obtain a pasteurization license with the CDFA once hired.
Ability to work 30 hours a week consistently.
Flexibility with scheduling; ability to work late nights weekends and holidays.
Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly (making ice cream is a lot of heavy lifting).
Demonstrated interest and passion for culinary advancement.
Demonstrated kitchen skills (fundamental and technical).
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated success and desire to work in and lead a fastpaced highvolume and handson environment.
Ability to give and receive feedback professionally; other soft skill competencies include emotional intelligence active listening compassion adaptability critical thinking.
Management experience in a food service establishment is a plus.
Reliable transportation.
Benefits & Perks Include:
Competitive Compensation
Tips (approximately $6.00$10.00 per hour in Tips)
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Opportunities for Advancement
CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
Employee Referral Program
Company Outings and Gatherings
Discounts at Select Local Businesses
Paid HandsOn Training
Ice Cream and Coffee!
The Penny Ice Creamery is part of The Glass Jar Inc. a farmtotable restaurant group based in Santa Cruz California. The Glass Jar Inc. was founded in 2008 with a focus on the nexus of food and community. We are the incubator and management company for The Penny Ice Creamery The Picnic Basket and various community events.
At The Glass Jar we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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