WE'RE HIRING
- ICE CREAM TEAMOne of our longest-tenured team members is beginning a new career, opening a spot on our talented ice cream team.
We're excited to welcome someone new and offer a foot in the door to one of Oregon's best soft serve and pastry programs.
ABOUT SUGARPINELocated on the banks of the Sandy River in Troutdale, at the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, Sugarpine is a family-run destination restaurant serving seasonal Pacific Northwest comfort food and creative soft serve desserts.
Our pastry-driven approach to ice cream brings together local ingredients, house-made toppings, modern and creative techniques, and collaborations with chefs and producers we love. From classic to composed seasonal sundaes and plant-based offerings, we put care into every component and every order.
THE ROLEThis is hands-on work in a busy restaurant, with opportunities to learn alongside our ice cream and pastry teams. Part time (up to 30 hours to start) with the opportunity to work more in the future.
Responsibilities include
- Preparing soft serve sundaes with consistent portions, meeting precise presentation standards
- Keeping the station stocked, organized, and ready for service
- Assisting with prep and production of house-made sauces, crunches, candies, and seasonal sundae components
- Following food safety and allergen procedures, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a clean workspace
- Communicating clearly with teammates and helping orders move efficiently through busy services
- Learning our seasonal menu and bringing care and hospitality to the guest experience.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING
FORSomeone dependable, focused, and curious, who enjoys working with a team and takes pride in the details. You should be comfortable working in a tight space with a fast pace, receptive to feedback, and willing to help with the everyday prep and cleanup that make great service possible.
Restaurant, hospitality, customer service, ice cream, and pastry experience is a must, along with an interest in food and a willingness to learn.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base pay, plus pooled service-charge earnings
- Our 20% service charge supports compensation across the restaurant. This averages an additional $7-12/hour above base pay for each employee, with service charge earnings varying by season
- Health and dental benefits for eligible full-time employees, with Sugarpine contributing approximately 50% of premiums
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Nights and major holidays off
- Daytime service hours and opportunities to learn and grow within our soft serve and pastry program.
Our current autumn service hours are Thursday Monday, 11 a.m. 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
TO APPLYSend your resume and a short cover letter about yourself, your relevant experience, and why you'd be the best fit for this position at Sugarpine.
We look forward to meeting you!