Gelato Chef / Ice Cream Maker

Job Role: Gelato Chef / Ice Cream Maker for Venchi Tysons Corner Center Mall Salary: $17.50/hr with our stores across the country earning between $5-$7+/hr in tips Venchi has grown to be a ‘premium Italian Chocolate and gelato brand’ with over 130 stores worldwide. We have an ambitious plan to continue this growth story and invite you to join us on our journey... ‘Let’s Grow Together’ We offer a genuine career path from Gelato Chef / Kitchen Porter to Operations leader/HQ support Fun, fast paced and people focused work environment Choose from a selection of ‘Fortune 500 accredited ‘health and wealth benefits’ Regular discounts for you and family members on your favorite Chocolates and Gelato Loyalty bonus program that rewards hard work, support, and commitment Our mission: ‘To bring the flavor of the Italian Allegria to the world, creating everyday unforgettable moments of sharing and celebration’ We feature fresh, daily made gelato, lavish and natural chocolates, skillfully crafted coffees, and many other treats. Our attention to detail and personal touch make our chocolate so important. Our Values: Heritage – 100% Italian 100% Global Allegria – Live the Italian Way Balance – Unwarp positivity Your role: As a Gelato Chef/ Ice Cream you’ll work as part of a team to ensure all gelato meets Venchi standards and is always delicious. The Gelato Chef is responsible for producing and maintaining the standard of our gelato in the shop. You are an integral part of the store team. We are seeking a Gelato Chef who is motivated to work in a fast-paced, busy environment; someone who is comfortable working in a kitchen and has keen attention to detail. In Summary…. Ensure all gelato is prepared, displayed, and sold according to Venchi standards You must ensure that the maintenance of the gelato equipment is to the required Health and Safety standards. Liaise with Store Manager to organize ordering and stock control, rotation. Follow up on orders and stock, adjusting orders if required before the deadlines. Report any issues to the Store and Area Manager. Be aware of gelato sales within your shop. Test, clean, and order the required parts when needed. Take ownership of the compilation of the HACCP manual, temperature, lotto records, and stock rotation following the FIFO principle. Ensure all deliveries are checked correctly and all discrepancies are being notified and reported. Follow the gelato production setting standards and guidelines Conduct regular checks on team knowledge, understanding, and overall practices. A few key skills that the Culinary Gelato Chef / Kitchen Porter role requires… Ability to work independently and be self-motivated Willingness & desire to improve Must be a quick learner, have a positive can-do attitude Ability to multitask Organized, with a high attention to details Friendly and Energetic Willing to be a team player BENEFITS: At Venchi, we recognize the hard work and commitment that is required to succeed in your role, which is why we pride ourselves in offering the following benefits to all of our employees; 401k Flexible shift patterns Tips acquired daily & shared evenly amongst the team Employee Discounts both directly in Venchi and through our extended network, including fitness, cellular, travel, electronics and many more… Free & fresh Gelato to eat while in the store! Internal promotion opportunities; we always seek first to promote from within Open, friendly and supportive working environment with family-oriented team members