Jupiter Moon Ice Cream is based in St. Joseph, MN and produces hand-crafted, small-batch, artisan ice cream. We are dedicated to finding the best ingredients, making the best ice cream, and bringing the community together through the wonder and celebration of ice cream.
We’re a small, hard-working crew who’s focused on continually developing our best version of ice cream, perfecting the recipes that have become our signatures, improving our operations, and serving our community.
We believe that ice cream brings us together as a co-working team, it brings our team together with our customers, and it brings our customers together as a community.
We are passionate about people and ice cream so we take pride in the experience we provide to our customers! If you are energetic, hardworking, and passionate about impacting people, we would love to hear from you!
About the Position
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream Makers are responsible for executing production tasks to keep our scoop shop fully stocked with ice creams and toppings, complete wholesale, and special orders, while meeting quality and food safety standards. They collaborate with the Production Manager on a production plan for their shift then work independently to follow recipes and efficiently produce all the delicious treats required. This is high volume batch production in a fast-paced upbeat atmosphere.. This role is an incredible and fun summer job that is perfect for those who thrive on multitasking and feel accomplished with every task checked off on the prep list. Successful candidates embody our core values of being smart, generous, homemade, joyful, and brave and thrive in an inclusive and diverse environment.
Responsibilites:
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Meet production efficiency and quality standards
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Accurately follow recipes including scaling up or down appropriately for production needs
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Consistently produce between 16 and 26+ boxes of fresh ice cream each shift
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Taste all products made and assess flavor and texture – communicate appropriately any deviations from standard
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Properly label, date, pack, and store up to 200 pints or 400 cups of ice cream each day
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Rotate product following the principles of FIFO
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Prepare ingredients and produce ice cream mixes, varigates, mix in, inclusions such as fruit compotes, sauces, etc.
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Perform repetitive tasks through entire shift while maintaining time management targets and adhering to ergonomic safety
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Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
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Accurately inventory boxes, pints, cups, mix-ins, bases, flavorings, etc. to inform the daily production plan
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Participate in monthly shop inventory
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Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully with all members of our team
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Ensure all areas of kitchen are clean and organized during your shift
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Clean as you go, with attention to detail, while staying organized throughout your shift
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Thoughtfully complete daily cleaning tasks and periodic deep cleaning as assigned
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Qualifactions:
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Previous professional kitchen or food production experience is ideal, culinary school is a plus
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Passion for food, cooking, teamwork, and quality
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Ability to measure ingredients accurately and perform basic kitchen math
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Ability to work independently while also being a dedicated and collaborative team player
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Strong time management skills and flexible attitude for changing plans to maximize productivity
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Dedication to cleanliness and organization
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Great communication skills and a professional, friendly attitude
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Willingness to learn and follow instructions with precision as well as give great attention to detail
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Be 16 years old or older
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Be available 20+ hours a week including weekdays and weekends as late as 11pm, however, there is a fair amount of dailt schedule flexibility.
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No planned absences longer than 7 days in a row, June 1st through August 31st.
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Ability to stand eight hours, lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and work in a freezer environment for up to 20 minutes at a time
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Have access to a phone that can text and make calls
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Have access to the internet to check email and view your schedule
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Be a Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Certification can be obtained after being hired but must be obtained as soon as possible.
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Verification of vaccination against Covid-19 is a requirement for employment at Jupiter Moon. We also strongly encourage all Jupiter Moon crew to receive booster shots when eligible and offer $100 bonuses to everyone who already has one or chooses to get one after being hired.
Compenstation
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$17/hour starting wage with incremental, merit-based raises
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Flexible scheduling, posted either 2 or 4 weeks at a time depending on the season, with the ability to trade shifts
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While most ice cream maker positions are seasonal and end in September or October, a handful of ice cream makers work for Jupiter Moon through winter and spring. For ice cream makers who stay with us beyond summer, career advancement possibilities exist in our growing company.
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All the ice cream scoops you can eat!
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.