Seasonal Scooper - Capitol Hill $21.30 + avg. $10.04 tips!

Salt & Straw•Seattle, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

From humble beginnings, Salt & Straw has become a beloved community spot, known for innovation and the pursuit of the perfect scoop. Each flavor tells a story, creating memories, smiles, and moments of pure joy. The company prides itself on an ever-evolving menu, offering classic favorites and new, exciting flavors, using ice cream as a platform to pioneer and share inspiring and connecting experiences. Scoopers at Salt & Straw are responsible for creating happiness through moments of wonder by offering unparalleled guest experiences. They guide guests on taste adventures, sampling and scooping ice cream while narrating the journey to create unique 'OMG moments'. Scoopers foster a welcoming environment, embodying kindness, unexpected discovery, and full-faced attention, contributing to Salt & Straw's legendary hospitality and its status as a community favorite.

Requirements

Valid food handlers' card (required within 30 days of the start of employment or based on state or local requirement).
Ability to learn about and discuss our classic and seasonal flavors and products and give samples comfortably.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to bring Legendary Hospitality into all interactions with team, guest, and vendor relationships.
Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and identities.
Ability to cooperate well and work as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively and positively under pressure and amidst changing priorities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on approach.
Fluency in English.
Ability to work evenings and late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work at least 3 shifts per week, including 2 closing shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service, fast-casual dining, or hospitality-focused industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Attentively interact with guests throughout their visit with patience, positivity, and effervescence including upon arrival to the shop, while they wait in line, receive their ice cream, and as they check out, ensuring a wholly engaging and memorable experience.
Maintain a strong understanding of Salt & Straw’s brand, including its unique production techniques, partnerships with special ingredient suppliers, and seasonal and classic flavor profiles enabling Scoopers to educate guests on what makes each flavor distinctive, share stories behind the ingredients, and provide recommendations that enhance the guest experience.
Scoop the perfect portion for guests in line with shop standards, often working in intervals of 1-2 hours throughout the shift.
Accurately process transactions using the POS system, handle cash, and ensure correct change is provided.
Prepare, label, and store waffle batter; operate the waffle iron to make cones; label and store cones, maintaining a clean, front-of-house waffle station.
Adhere to Salt & Straw's shop, food quality, and safety standards including dishwashing, preparing products according to recipes, cleaning floors and sidewalks, walls, bathrooms, and freezers, maintaining organization, and putting away delivered orders.
Replenish retail products, restock freezers, paper goods, waffle batter, cones, and other supplies.
Consolidate ice cream tubs and replenish stock from the walk-in freezer; temper tubs correctly.
Accurately pack TPD (Third-Party Delivery) orders by following company standards and ensuring all items are correctly portioned, packaged, and labeled to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.
Promptly answer phones, providing excellent service and responding to inquiries about products and services.
Greet guests, facilitate the flow of the line, answer questions, explain the shop experience options, and promote online ordering and pint purchases.
Taste/sample a scoop of ice cream daily (including, when possible, different flavors of ice cream, including flavors that might not be the Team Member’s personal preference), to be able to better communicate to customers why they might enjoy each flavor.

Benefits

Optional earned wages access.
401(k) match with a 50% company match up to 1% of your salary after three months —even for part-time Team Members.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance may become available upon reaching 780 hours worked within a defined measurement period.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Supplemental coverage like Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for Team Members and their families through multiple support options, including text, chat, web, and in-person sessions.
Flexible scheduling.
One hour of Sick Time per 30 hours worked.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 70% of pay.
Two hours of Paid Voting Time.
Up to $1,800 per year in Educational Assistance.
Career development and pathing opportunities to grow within Salt & Straw.
30% Team Member discount.
Early access to new flavors.
Commuter FSA.
UHC Wellness Rewards (earn up to $1,000).
Affordable FIGO Pet Insurance.
A welcoming, supportive workplace where every Team Member is valued and respected.