Ice Cream Server - Wicker Park

Join The Team | Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

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1555 N. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Until 9/23/2026 First posted July 23, 2025 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.

Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Scoopers to join our Wicker Park ice cream shop in Chicago, IL.

Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We’re looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream!

Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $16.60 per hour + an average of an additional $4-$8 per hour in tips! Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation. Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality
  • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards
  • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings
  • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily
  • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process
  • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required
  • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines
  • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning
  • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 18 years of age or older 
  • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts
  • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards
  • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly
  • Stand for extended periods of time regularly
  • Walk up and down stairs regularly 
  • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am)
  • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift
  • Food handlers certificate required

WHY VAN LEEUWEN?

  • Competitive Pay + Tips 
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift)
  • Positive team environment
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand!
Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse  environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.
About this role

Summary

Serve ice cream, provide hospitality, maintain cleanliness, and educate guests.

Job title

Ice Cream Server - Wicker Park

Experience level

none

Industry

food and beverage

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote work not allowed

Salary

Part-time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $16.60 per hour + an average of an additional $4-$8 per hour in tips!

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicefood safetyPOS operationstand for long periods

Preferred skills

positive attitudeteamworkreliabilityfood handler certification

Specializations

hospitalityfood safetycustomer interactionfood service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site