Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Jersey City
3/4/2026
Responsibilities include warmly greeting every guest with enthusiasm and serving all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards as a brand ambassador. Team members must also prepare house-made items daily, accurately operate the POS system, and maintain store cleanliness following all safety and sanitation guidelines.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our Grove St ice cream shop in Jersey City, NJ!
Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We’re looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream!
This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview.
Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $16.00 per hour + an average of an additional $5 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation. Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality
- Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards
- Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings
- Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily
- Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process
- Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required
- Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines
- Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning
- Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards
- Prepare toppings by cutting and processing fruit- ensuring quality and consistency
- Operate frozen yogurt machines including filling, basic maintenance, and executing opening and closing procedures
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of equipment and workspace including machine cleaning and restocking topping selections
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts
- Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards
- Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly
- Stand for extended periods of time regularly
- Walk up and down stairs regularly
- Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am)
- Reliable, on time and ready for every shift
- Food handlers certificate required
WHY VAN LEEUWEN?
- Competitive Pay + Tips
- Flexible Scheduling
- Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift)
- Positive team environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand!
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