Ice Cream Maker & Shop Server

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FULL-TIME ICE CREAM MAKER & SHOP SERVER

Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Halifax, NS (new North End location located in Richmond Yards)

Dee Dee’s Ice Cream is a small, locally owned ice cream and burrito shop located on Nora Bernard Street near the Halifax Commons. We are a small, inclusive, and dynamic team, and we’re excited to be opening a second North End location in Spring 2026.

We are currently seeking an experienced ice cream maker and shop server to jump into our new location as an Ice Cream maker + shop server position.

START DATE: May 1 2026

About the Role

Ice Cream Maker

You would spend 3-4 shifts/week in the summer working in a culinary setting making ice cream.

- Prepare and churn small-batch ice cream using fresh ingredients

- Prepare and pasteurize 50L batches of ice cream base

- Prepare all from-scratch input ingredients (fruits, sauces, nuts, cookies, etc.)

- Experiment with flavors and assist in developing new recipes

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace

- Follow food safety and hygiene standards

- Lift heavy things (25KG bags of sugar), move buckets of ice cream from freezers

Shop Server

You would spend 1-2 shifts/week working in the shop scooping ice cream.

- Provide wonderful customer service scooping ice cream cones and mixing milkshakes.

- Working with a small team

- Make thousands of our home-made waffle cones

Who You Are

• Passionate about food including ice cream!
• Enjoy working with people, being part of a team
• An excellent communicator with exceptional customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized
• Comfortable leading in busy, high-volume environments
• A positive leader who enjoys motivating, supporting, and hyping up their team
• Excited to work hard during the busy summer season!
• Interested in gaining hands-on experience making and serving ice cream
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the fly

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years experience in food service and customer service
• Experience in a pastry or ice cream culinary setting an asset
• Culinary arts and/or pastry degree an asset

Schedule Expectations

• START DATE: MAY 1 2026
• Availability for evenings and weekends

Due to the seasonal nature of our business, schedules vary throughout the year:

• May–October (Peak Season): Focus on ice cream making shifts Typical schedule: Wednesday, Thursday: 3PM – 9PM & Friday - Sunday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Winter Months: Focus on shop shifts

Skills & Assets

• Culinary arts degree and/or pastry arts degree
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle an asset
• Comfortable using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word)
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50lbs), be on your feet for periods of time and move nimbly within spaces

Compensation & Benefits

• $22/hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Medical and dental benefits
• Tip pool share

Join Our Team

Please apply with cover letter to Deedeesicecreamjobs@gmail.com

Please do not drop off a physical copy of your resume at the shop or call.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person