Production Kitchen Assistant

As a Production Assistant at Edison’s Creamery, you'll play a vital role in keeping our

kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently. This is a hands-on role that combines kitchen

support with delivery and inventory tasks. We're seeking someone punctual, organized,

and takes pride in doing things right the first time.

Schedule & Hours:

The hours for this position will vary between our busy summer season and our slower

winter season. This is a part-time position with the possibility of increasing to full-time,

depending on our volume and the employee’s availability during the winter months.

• Summer (April–September): 30–40 hours per week
• Winter (October–March): 20–30 hours per week

Shifts will consist of weekday mornings (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM) or evenings (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) depending on which shift the employee is hired for, with occasional weekend hours for event

prep or deliveries. 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Packaging & Labeling: Accurately package and label pints, ice cream sandwiches, and other products for retail and events.
• Deliveries: Make local deliveries to the scoop shops and support event cart prep as needed.
• Baking Support: Cut and portion inclusions and assist with measuring ingredients. 
• Dishwashing & Sanitation: Clean and sanitize kitchen tools, dishes, and surfaces in compliance with food safety standards. 
• Kitchen Cleaning: Assist with daily and weekly cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy, efficient workspace.
• Receiving & Stocking: Receive deliveries from vendors and organize supplies in proper storage areas and rotate stock between freezers
• Inventory Support: Help track ingredient and packaging inventory through regular counts and updates.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record to drive company vehicles
• Must be 21+ years old
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently after training
• Commitment to cleanliness and sanitization
• Detail-oriented to ensure proper labeling and organization of product
• Previous kitchen, warehouse, or production experience is a plus—but not required

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work ofother team members.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

(The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions:

"occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of

working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is a production kitchen environment, which includes baking and ice cream-making equipment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including the sounds of equipment in use, and interruptions to assist delivery drivers or coworkers. Employees may spend brief periods (about 15% of their shift) in a walk-in freezer with temperatures as low as -10°F. The role also involves exposure to waffle cone-making fumes (5%), working with water (25%), and occasional outdoor duties while assisting with deliveries.

Work within the kitchen is in a semi-confined space requiring movement in close

quarters with team members.

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and  frequently required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so soundly and safely. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described. They shall

not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent

in the occupation.