Job description
At Kawartha Dairy it's not just a job; its a journey!
It takes more than the best ice cream to make a great ice cream shop – it takes GREAT team members. That’s why we’re looking for people like you, to join us as Seasonal Ice Cream Scoopers! In our busy stores, our teams have fun while working hard to make sure our customers leave with a smile on their face and lasting memories of enjoying our ice cream with their family and friends. It’s a great place to work, where our staff say one of the best parts of the job is the friends that they’ve made while working with us.
Beyond the great people you’ll work with, we offer flexible shifts, an opportunity to build up your skills and work experience, FREE ice cream every day you work, and maybe just the best summer job you’ll ever have. If working hard and having fun sounds good to you, apply online today so we can meet you!
At Kawartha Dairy your Ice Cream is on us everyday of your shift!
A Little About Us:
For the past 85 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that founded it in 1937. Although the company has grown tremendously from its early days, it remains headquartered in the lakeside community of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, where it was founded, near Peterborough, an hour north of the GTA.
Today Kawartha Dairy operates 10 retail stores and services a wide range of customers, from grocery stores to foodservice establishments and of course, ice cream parlours.
As a part of our strong Kawartha Dairy Retail team, you are the passionate face of the company providing customer obsessed service; personally, connecting with every customer. A large portion of the shift will be to scoop ice cream, make milkshakes and assist our customers with their purchases.
Kawartha Dairy is committed to growing our company culture of super-friendly staff, above-and-beyond customer service and of course creating a fabulous collection of ice cream and other products.
We at Kawartha Dairy live by our five values:
- We are Family
- We Enjoy Our Work
- We are Customer Obsessed
- We are Small Town Canada
- We are Proud of Our Quality
What You’ll Do:
- Greet and serve ice cream, make milkshakes and assist our customers with their purchases
- Provide information to customers
- This is a dynamic role that requires multi-tasking with the ability to work independently
- Keeping shelves stocked and replenish supplies as needed
- Handle cash-making change
- Receive and process payments by cash, credit card or automatic debit
- Conduct sales transactions through internet-based electronic commerce
- Maintaining a superbly clean atmosphere of the store
- Physical aspects of the role include standing/walking and bending at the waist
- In some instances, you will need to be able to lift and/or move objects weighing at least 11.3 kg (25 lbs)
- Repetitive tasks, specifically in the wrists; prolonged use throughout shift
- Bending, stooping and standing for the duration of the shift
What you Need to Get the Job Done:
- Strong organizational skills
- Mature and reliable with strong communication skills and work ethic
- Flexible; crew members must be available to work a variety of shifts on days, evening, weekends and statutory holidays
- This is a dynamic role that requires multi-tasking with the ability to work independently
- Have reliable transportation
- Minimum age requirement is 14 years
What Will Make Us REALLY Love You:
- A wonderful smile, high energy, warm pleasant attitude, outgoing and is a team player
- Are positive, friendly and social with customers and team members
- Have a sense of humour
- Find joy in becoming knowledgeable and speaking with customers about our products
- Food Handler Certification and prior retail experience are an asset
- Lives our Values and wants to join us on our journey
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Grow with Us. An opportunity to build your skills and work experience in a dynamic Canadian-owned company with an amazing company culture
- Flexibility. Flexible Shifts to fit your lifestyle.
- Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!
We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate
About Kawartha Dairy
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.kawarthadairy.com