What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ice Cream Scooper - The Penny Ice Creamery position at The Glass Jar?
Job Information
Industry
Restaurant/Food Services
Date Opened
03/17/2026
Job Type
Seasonal
Salary
$16.90-$17.90 per hour plus tips
Work Experience
1 years
City
Santa Cruz
Country
United States
State/Province
California
Zip/Postal Code
95060
Job Description
THE PENNY ICE CREAMERY | Made From Scratch
www.thepennyicecreamery.com
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 make unique flavors like Honey Lavender, Blackberry Sweet Corn, and Whiskey Custard! We also make timeless flavors like Cookies n' Cream and Straight Up Strawberry, and our classics like Tahitian Vanilla Bean, Fresh Mint Chip, and Dark Chocolate.
As an Ice Cream Scooper, you will be creating a fun and memorable experience for our guests by scooping ice cream, making ice cream sundaes, milkshakes and various novelty items, making craft coffee and tea drinks, and of course, toasting our famous marshmallow fluff.
We operate four Penny Ice Creamery locations in Santa Cruz County:
Downtown Santa Cruz, Pleasure Point, Aptos Village, and Scotts Valley.
Requirements
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Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to effectively communicate.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
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Ability to work alone/ unsupervised.
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Must have availability during the week, weekends and holidays on a reliable basis.
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Must be available to work 20 hours a week on a reliable basis.
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Preference will be given to individuals with experience in food service, although we will train the right person.
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Must be Available to work through Summer 2026 (June ~ September).
Benefits
Perks Include:
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Tips (approx. $6-$10 per hour in tips)
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Opportunities for Advancement
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Competitive Compensation (starting at $16.90 per hour tips)
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Discounts & Partnerships at Select Local Businesses
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CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
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Company Outings & Events
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Employee Referral Program
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Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees
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Flexible Schedule
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Paid, Hands On Training
- Ice Cream and Coffee!
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At The Glass Jar, Inc., 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, Inc. 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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