Kitchen Prep Assistant

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