General Description:
As a Gelato Maker, you primary responsibility will be to produce amazing gelato and sorbetto according to our recipes as well as have the ability to create new signature flavors. You will also have and interested and willingness to assist other facets off the company in the crafting of high quality pastries and other Italian desserts .
You will follow explicit protocols, processes and procedures in order to uphold the high quality and consistency of our product and brand.
Production will take place in our two laboratories one at 1222 Robson Vancouver and the other at 1094 Denman Vancouver.
You are clean, responsible, and hard working. You possess the ability to work in an easy going but results oriented team environment with focus and dedication and with high priority on cleanliness and hygiene.
Requirements:
This hands on position includes:
· Meeting daily and seasonal gelato production needs
· Assisting the pastry chef (Basic pastry knowledge is an asset)
· Gelato Inventory management both manual and electronic
· New product development, creation and quality assurance
· Maintenance and ordering of ingredients inventory and supplies
· Maintain in good working order and cleanliness of all equipment and arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs as needed
· Development, maintenance and implementation of food safe and other sanitization and cleanliness processes and procedures
· Managing product display exhibit and quality
· Estimating and management of product costs
· Effectively communicating with colleagues and superiors
· Related administrative and other duties as required
Attributes:
The successful candidate has the following attributes:
- Proven related and relevant experience and including creating and balancing recipies
- Excellent math and problem solving skills
- Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules
- Results driven, self motivated and able to work in both supervised and unsupervised environments
- Knowledge and experience with Bravo gelato making equipment
- Computer savvy and knowledgeable with use of MS office 365 including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Above average communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the English language (Both written and oral)
- “I Can Make a Difference” philosophy and enjoy a team environment
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job
- Desire to grow both personally and professionally
- Equity ownership options
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Gelato Making: 1 year (required)
- Pastry: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
