Food Preparation Specialist - Museum of Ice Cream
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Who We Are:
Museum of Ice Cream is an inclusive & immersive brand, designed to captivate your sweetest fantasy and sugar-filled daydreams online and IRL. At Museum of Ice Cream, we invite you to believe in the magic of creativity, to remind you that inclusive spaces do exist, and to show you that childlike wonder is worth savoring. In our world, ice cream is the agent of change and the vehicle to ignite the creative spirit that lives in all of us. Fueled by the power of imagination, MOIC is a universe of possibilities with tons of room for you to explore.
Who You Are:
Museum of Ice Cream is looking for an eager and ambitious Food Preparation Specialist to join our fun-filled team. You are collaborative, adaptable, and self motivated! The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team. Most importantly, you are creative at heart and have a passion for ice cream and other tasty treats.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Follow the prep list created by MOIC leadership to plan duties
- Maintain food storage facilities at the highest level such as walk coolers and freezers
- Ensure dishwashing equipment and area is always maintained to the highest standards
- Responsible for stocking icecream stations in various rooms in the museum
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as making syrups, cutting garnishes, etc.
- Maintain the back of house area by keeping clean and orderly kitchen operations and wash, sanitize and disinfect surfaces
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Perform other kitchen/cafe/bar duties as assigned
- Assist in washing and restocking glassware for bar/ cafe items,
- Serve ice cream and other treats to guests while maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness
- Perform other duties not listed here that may be assigned by leadership
Requirements
The Necessities and Nice-to-Haves:
- 18 years or older
- Open availability, including weekends
- 1+ year of previous preparation/line cook experience in high volume establishments
- Food Handler or ServeSafe certification preferred (we provide while on the job)
- Ability to improvise under a variety of circumstances
- Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions
- Standing and walking on your feet for long periods of time, up to 8 hours
- Bend/lift heavy objects of up to 40 pounds
Benefits
- Annual team celebration called Pinkball (yes, it is “pink-tie” themed and you can bring a date!)
- Unlimited ice cream
- Competitive Pay
- Free entry for self at any MOIC location
- 4 free museum tickets per quarter (16 per year) for friends and family + discounts on additional tickets
- 50% off retail products
- Monthly team outings