Part-Time Ice Cream Cart Assistant - Friday to Sunday (approx. 25 hours per week)
Overview
We’re a family-run artisan gelato and coffee business based in Derby Market Hall, and we’re looking for a friendly and reliable assistant to run our ice cream cart in Derbion Shopping Centre.
We’re passionate about quality gelato and creating a warm, welcoming experience for every customer. This role would suit someone who enjoys speaking to people, takes pride in keeping their workspace looking great and is confident working independently.
This is initially a two-month (August & September), with the possibility of extension.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a buzzing shopping centre environment
- Be part of a small, friendly independent business
- Serve high-quality gelato
- Full training provided on gelato service and preparation
Working hours:
- Friday: 9am to 7pm
- Saturday: 9am to 7pm
- Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serving our artisan gelato
- Creating a warm and welcoming experience for customers
- Taking payments and using the till
- Keeping the ice cream cart clean, organised and inviting throughout the day
- Restocking cones, cups, gelato and other supplies
- Following food hygiene and allergen procedures
Skills
- Previous hospitality/customer facing experience
- Friendly and confident customer service skills
- Reliable and comfortable working independently
- A passion for quality food, drink, and hospitality
- Willingness to learn about artisan gelato
- Flexible, proactive attitude and good team spirit
Even better if
- Barista or coffee-making experience
- Previous experience working in a café
- Flexibility to occasionally cover shifts at our Derby Market Hall shop
Pay
£13.00–£14.00 per hour depending on experience
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work the advertised shifts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout August and September? Please list any dates you are already unavailable.
- This role involves working independently at the ice cream cart for periods of time. Please briefly describe any experience you have working responsibly without close supervision.
- Do you have any café, barista or coffee-making experience? If so, please briefly describe it. This is desirable but not essential.
- Please briefly describe any previous hospitality, café, retail or customer-facing experience you have.
Work Location: In person
