We are looking for a reliable and hard-working ice cream truck driver/shift manager. In this role you will drive a van and tow an ice cream trailer, serve ice cream and oversee other employees on the truck and catering events.
About us: We are an enthusiastic team operating ice cream trucks, catering carts and a shop in Hermosa Beach. Our team is growing and we participate in events and catering for different groups in greater Los Angeles. We work hard, have fun and care about our staff’s well-being.
About the role: This role is physically demanding, requires strong communication skills, problem solving in fast paced environments, and is incredibly rewarding. You will work with a great team, travel throughout Los Angeles, meet people from across the city and experience many different types of events.
Please note that starting September, this role may require 2-3 shifts per week with hours from 6pm-2am. Otherwise, shifts generally do not end later that 11pm.
The main responsibilities of this position are…
- Reading and following detailed event and service instructions
- Stocking our ice cream trailer and catering cart at our warehouse in Culver City
- Towing a trailer to private catering and public events around greater Los Angeles
- Greeting our clients or hosts
- Setting up the truck or cart including ice cream machines, POS, cups, spoons, napkins, etc
- Taking orders, payment, and scooping and serving ice cream
- Managing other staff on the ice cream truck or cart
- Cleaning the trailer or cart and driving back to the warehouse
- Updating the team about how the event went
You are a great candidate if you…
- Have experience with catering or front of house restaurant work
- Enjoy serving and speaking with customers
- Want each day to be different from the last
- Are capable of problem-solving in fast-paced and high-stress situations
- Are happy to work both alone and in a team
- Work well with others, as a teammate and supervisor
- Are a timely and clear communicator over text message, phone and in person
- Have a strong work ethic
- Are detail oriented and can follow instructions carefully
- Can handle a physically demanding work environment
- Love ice cream!
In this role, you can expect…
- A welcoming and supportive team
- Full, paid training
- To receive by Wednesday your shifts for the following week
- A mostly full-time role but with varying hours week-to-week
- To work most weekend days
- Variable shift hours, usually 7-8 hours in length
- Some overtime shifts (8-12 hours)
Requirements
- Clean driving record
- Be able to lift 125lbs
- Must be able to accept all shifts allocated to you for the upcoming week
- Experience driving large vehicles or towing a trailer is preferred but not required, or otherwise be willing to learn (we will teach you as we have done with previous team members)
You will receive...
- A training wage of $20/hr, then an hourly wage of $22-35/hr after tips increasing with your experience
- Experience serving customers in different parts of Los Angeles, including some celebrities, universities, large companies, charity events, local festivals, and more!
- Joining a fast growing company and grow with us
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please send 2 sentences:
1. Tell us about a job or position that you had, and why that experience will help you in this role.
2. Tell us which part of this job description/role most excites you!
Thank you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about a job or position that you had, and why that experience will help you in this role.
- Tell us which part of this job description/role most excites you!
Work Location: In person
