Job Description
Gelato Chef – High-End Gelato Shop (Rapidly Growing Business)
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Gelato Chef to join our high-end gelato shop in Riverside, CA. As a rapidly growing company, we need someone who is not only passionate about crafting exceptional desserts but who is also reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive in helping us build a strong foundation for our business.
This role is critical to our success. Our Gelato Chef will be responsible for maintaining the quality, consistency, and excellence that define our brand. You will work closely with the management team to refine recipes, ensure smooth kitchen operations, and contribute to the innovation of new flavors and specialty pastries.
Responsibilities:
- Gelato & Pastry Production: Prepare high-quality gelato and specialty pastries following precise recipes.
- Ingredient Management: Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and measured accurately for consistent results.
- Kitchen Organization & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace according to food safety regulations.
- Equipment Handling: Operate and maintain gelato machines, mixers, ovens, and freezers to ensure efficiency and longevity.
- Recipe Development: Work closely with the owner and the Head Chef Maximiliano to refine and innovate new flavors that align with our brand vision.
- Quality Control: Monitor texture, taste, and presentation to ensure the highest standard for every batch produced.
- Collaboration: Support front-of-house staff when needed and contribute to team success in this critical early stage of the business.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of kitchen or pastry experience (Gelato, ice cream, or bakery experience preferred)
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and disciplined—we need someone we can count on!
- Passionate about gelato and pastry-making with an eagerness to learn and grow with us
- Strong work ethic and ability to handle fast-paced kitchen environments
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work efficiently with frozen products
- Team player with a positive, problem-solving attitude
- Food Manager Certificate (preferred, but not required—we’ll train you!)
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a rapidly growing business—this is your chance to shape the future of our shop!
- FREE training is provided—learn from the best and refine your skills.
- Work with premium, high-end ingredients to create world-class gelato and pastries.
- This is a stable, full-time opportunity with the potential for career growth.
Also:
- Pay: $18 - $20/hr + tips
- FREE hands-on training provided
- Food Manager Certificate is a plus
This is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of something big. We are building a brand that will stand out in the high-end gelato space, and we need a chef we can trust to help us succeed from day one.
Location: Riverside, CA (In-person)
Shifts: Full-time & flexible availability required
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,