What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Palo Alto/Los Altos) Ice Cream Scooper - The Penny Ice Creamery position at The Glass Jar?
THE PENNY ICE CREAMERY | Made From Scratch
www.thepennyicecreamery.com
We are seeking incredible Ice Cream Scoopers at The Penny Ice Creamery shops in Palo Alto and Los Altos!
The Penny Ice Creamery, founded in Santa Cruz, CA makes ice cream completely from scratch, in house, using local and organic ingredients sourced from local farms and foragers. We make unique flavors like Honey Lavender, Bourbon Bacon Chocolate, and Nectarine Crisp! We also make timeless flavors like Cookies n' Cream and Straight Up Strawberry, and our classics like Fresh Mint Chip, Tahitian Vanilla Bean, 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 and milkshakes and various novelty items, making craft coffee and tea drinks, and of course toasting that marshmallow fluff.
We operate two Penny Ice Creamery locations in Santa Clara County:
- The State Street Market in Los Altos
- The Town and Country Village in Palo Alto
Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work alone/ unsupervised.
- Must have availability during the week, weekends and holidays on a reliable basis.
- Must be available to work 20 hours a week on a reliable basis.
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience in food service, although we will train the right person.
- Must be Available for work through Summer 2026 (June~September)
Benefits
Perks Include:
- Tips (Approx. $6-$10 per hour in tips)
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Competitive Compensation (starting at $18.70/hr tips)
- Discounts & Partnerships at Select Businesses
- CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
- Company Outings & Events
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Hands-On Training
- Ice Cream and Coffee!
The Penny Ice Creamery is part of The Glass Jar, Inc., a farm-to-table restaurant group based in Santa Cruz, CA. The Glass Jar owns and operates The Penny Ice Creamery, The Picnic Basket, and various community events.
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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.
Salary : $6 - $10