Job Description

Ice Cream Chef / Artisan Ice Cream Maker

Small Batch Creamery – St. Petersburg, Florida

Creating Smiles One Scoop at a Time

Small Batch Creamery is looking for an experienced Ice Cream Chef who is passionate about handcrafted frozen desserts and takes pride in creating exceptional products from scratch.

This is not a scoop shop position.

We're looking for a culinary professional who enjoys recipe development, precision, consistency, and producing premium artisan ice cream using the highest quality ingredients.

If you love making food that makes people smile, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Produce premium small-batch ice cream, sorbet, gelato-inspired flavors, and seasonal specialties
• Prepare mixes, pasteurize, age, batch freeze, package, and label products
• Follow standardized recipes while maintaining exceptional consistency
• Scale recipes accurately and understand ingredient functionality
• Develop new flavor ideas and limited-time offerings
• Prepare inclusions such as cookies, brownies, brittles, sauces, variegates, and baked goods
• Maintain production schedules and inventory
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures
• Clean and maintain production equipment
• Ensure every batch meets our quality standards before it reaches customers

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 3 years experience in artisan ice cream, pastry, gelato, bakery, or commercial dessert production
• Strong culinary fundamentals
• Excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Reliable transportation
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays when needed

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Batch freezers (Coldelite, Carpigiani, Emery Thompson, Bravo, etc.)
• Commercial kitchen production
• Recipe formulation
• Ice cream balancing
• Custard bases
• Philadelphia-style ice cream
• Sorbets
• Inclusions
• Chocolate work
• Caramel making
• Baking
• Scratch cooking
• Inventory management

The Right Person Is...

• Passionate about food
• Creative yet disciplined
• Clean and organized
• Self-motivated
• Team-oriented
• Dependable
• Positive under pressure
• Always looking to improve
• Takes pride in craftsmanship

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Employee discounts
• Paid training
• Opportunities to develop new flavors
• Creative freedom within our seasonal menu
• Growth opportunities as we expand
• Fun, supportive team environment

About Small Batch Creamery

At Small Batch Creamery, we believe the best ice cream starts with exceptional ingredients, meticulous craftsmanship, and a little creativity.

Everything we make is produced in small batches with an obsession for quality. From classic favorites to imaginative seasonal creations, our goal is simple:

Create smiles—one scoop at a time.

We're building something special and are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

Compensation

$22–$30 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

Performance bonuses and advancement opportunities available.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 35–45 hours per week
• Morning and afternoon production shifts

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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