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Job Description
Job Title:
ShavedIce Team Member (Seasonal)
Pay:
$15/hour
Job Type:
Part-Time Schedule:
Shift lengths and locations vary daily based on booked events, festivals, and community pop-ups. Must be flexible and available for afternoons, weekends, and select holidays.
About Us:
Welcome to Sunshine & Snow Shaved Ice! We are a brand-new, fully mobile shaved ice business dedicated to bringing premium, fluffy snowcones, and unbeatable summer vibes to our community. We operate out of a high-energy pop-up tent, and our location and hours change almost every single day depending on local events, food truck rallies, and festivals. We are building a passionate, tight-knit small team that thrives on variety and loves the excitement of a dynamic workspace! Important Note on
Scheduling:
Because we are a fully mobile, event-based business, this position does not have a fixed, repetitive weekly schedule. Your shift locations and start/end times will change throughout the week depending on where our tent is booked. A full weekly schedule with exact locations will be provided in advance so you can plan ahead!
Job Summary:
Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced job where you get to enjoy the summer energy without the typical retail or indoor restaurant drag? As a Shaved Ice Team Member, you will be the face of Sunshine & Snow! You'll handle everything from welcoming customers and taking orders on our digital register to shaving ice and pouring delicious flavors perfectly. Yes, our pop-up tent is outdoors, but don't worry about the heat- we keep our workspace cool with fans, plenty of shade, and free premium shaved ice employees can eat during their shifts! If you love a changing environment, a supportive team, and a fun atmosphere, we want you to apply. What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Customer Service:
Greet every customer with a friendly smile, take orders accurately, and handle cash and card transactions using our digital POS system.
Shaved Ice Production:
Safely operate our ice-shaving equipment and master the art of pouring perfect flavor ratios for a beautiful, premium product.
Mobile Setup & Maintenance:
Assist with keeping our tent, counters, and equipment sparkling clean and organized throughout the day.
Vibe Check:
Maintain a positive, high-energy attitude even when lines get long on hot summer days! What We're Looking For (Qualifications):
Reliable Transportation:
Must have a reliable way to get to our changing, local event setup locations on time.
Great Communication:
Friendly, energetic, and comfortable chatting with customers of all ages.
Availability:
Flexible schedule with availability to work peak hours (including afternoons, weekends, and select holidays).
Speed & Accuracy:
Ability to work quickly and stay organized under pressure during busy rush hours. Must be able to stand for extended periods and work comfortably in a fast-paced tent environment. Prior food/drink service, retail, or cash handling experience is a plus, but not required- we will teach you everything you need to know!
Paid Training & Certification Requirement:
To ensure the highest standards of saftey, quality for our customers, and to abide by state cottage food vendor laws, all team members are required to complete and pass a state-approved Food Manager Certification course and exam.
We pay for it:
Sunshine & Snow LLC covers 100% of the course and exam fees.
How it works:
Once hired, our small team will host a paid, sit-down group session before our grand opening to complete the online course and take the exam together. Passing the exam is a requirement for official scheduling.
Perks:
Starting pay at $15/hr. Paid training days (including our group certification day). A fun, upbeat, and changing outdoor work environment (with strong fans and plenty of shade!). Free premium shaved ice on your shifts!
Job Types:
Part-time, Seasonal Pay:
From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Imagine it is a 95-degree Saturday, the line at the tent is 15 people long, and a customer tells you their shaved ice flavor isn't what they ordered. How do you handle it? This position requires traveling to different local event and festival locations almost every day. Do you have reliable transportation to get to changing locations on time? Why does a summer job at a mobile shaved ice tent sound like a great fit for you specifically? Do you have any pre-planned summer vacations, sports camps, or school schedules between July 1st and August 10th that would conflict with your availability? Please list the dates. How comfortable are you talking to strangers, counting back cash, and using an iPad/digital register system under pressure?
