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. WHAT YOU'LL DO 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr