Kitchen Prep Assistant
Gelati Celesti
Kitchen Prep Assistant
Gelati Celesti has been crafting premium, handcrafted ice cream loved across Hampton Roads and Richmond, Virginia. We're a team that takes our product seriously and has a lot of fun making it. If you've got a passion for food quality, a love of teamwork, and a desire to be part of something genuinely delicious, we'd love to meet you.
The Role
As a Production Prep team member at our Richmond location, you'll be right in the heart of where the magic happens. You'll work alongside a dedicated kitchen team to prepare ingredients, support batch production, maintain food safety standards, and help deliver the consistent, high-quality product that our retail locations and our customers count on every day. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position that's perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a fast-paced, team-first environment.
Day-to-Day Production
- Prepare and measure ingredients for ice cream production following established recipes
- Support batch production to meet daily output goals
- Operate production equipment (mixers, batch freezers) safely after training
- Package and label finished product accurately
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitation-compliant workspace at all times
- Follow all food safety protocols including allergen awareness and temperature monitoring
- Complete required equipment and surface cleaning tasks at the start and end of each shift
Inventory & Quality
- Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming ingredients using FIFO practices
- Conduct quality checks on product appearance, texture, and consistency
- Flag inventory shortages or quality concerns to your supervisor promptly
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with kitchen teammates to keep production running smoothly
- Communicate proactively with the Production management about progress and needs
- Bring a positive, can-do attitude and support a culture of care and accountability
What We're Looking For
- This is a full time position Monday-Friday with shifts starting at 7:00 am
- At least 6 months of experience in a food production, commercial kitchen, or food service setting
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency
- Ability to follow recipes, written procedures, and food safety guidelines
- Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent full-time schedule
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in a freezer and other cold environments
Bonus points for: Experience in a food manufacturing or production kitchen environment ServSafe certification or equivalent (or willingness to get certified) Familiarity with batch production, ingredient scaling, or commercial equipment
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