Are you our next SWIRLER?
Rice Culture is hiring part time and full-time Ice Cream Servers to work out of our store in Vienna, VA. We are looking for self-starters who are easily able to work as a part of a team or alone. The ideal candidate is someone with amazing energy, experience working in a high volume shop within the food industry, and a love for waffles!
In this role, you will greet customers, serve beautiful Taiyaki Ice Cream creations with a smile, pack Taiyaki orders, and deliver amazing customer service. We are a busy high volume shop so we are looking for someone who can remain positive and energetic during long busy shifts.
PAY:
Pay starts at $15 per hour + tips. Pay raises are given based on your performance with a year end bonus that is distributed among the team dependent on store performance.
BENEFITS:
Flexible scheduling
Energetic team environment with strong leadership and transparency with owners
Free Taiyakis and Ice Cream
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain comprehensive understanding of the menu, including the ingredients, preparation methods, presentation standards, and any seasonal/special items.
Prepare Ice Cream products and serve Taiyakis to customers. This includes:
Filling Taiyaki Cones
Swirling Ice Cream into cups
Add Sprinkles and Toppings to cups
Packaging Taiyakis
Quality control by ensuring products that does not meet Rice Culture standards are not served to guests.
Restock toppings, Ice Cream mixes, utensils, and packaging throughout the day
Maintain a clean and organized work space while following all proper sanitation guidelines.
Regularly wipe down Equipment and sanitize cooking utensils throughout the shift.
Maintain and handle Ice Cream Equipment with care. Communicate and work on any equipment issues with the Production Manager.
Deliver excellent guest service to all customers
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Coachable attitude and ability to take constructive feedback with a mindset to improve and learn everyday to serve our guests the best Taiyakis and Taiyaki Ice cream.
Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, able to handle pressure and changing circumstances in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude.
Strong attention to detail in following recipes, portion control, and heat control while maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Knowledge of health and safety standards and ability to ensure a safe environment for guests and crew.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 1 year of Food handling and customer service experience required
Flexible availability / must be able to work a minimum of three days of 5-8 hour shifts
15-35 hours per week for part time
35+ hours a week for full time
Must have reliable transportation to the job location 2672D Avenir Pl. Vienna, VA 22180
Food handlers certificate a plus
Bakery/Pastry experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, and performing tasks that require strength and stamina, including:
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to reach up to 6 feet
Ability to lift and use heavy kitchen machinery such as 30 qt mixer bowl, large immersion blenders, large 20-30 qt filled pots.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
