Job Description

Voted Best Place to Work - 2025 - by The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly Favorites Awards!

Milk Jawn is looking for a pastry producer/baker to work semi-independently making inclusions for our award-winning ice cream! This position will require weekend availability.

ABOUT US: Milk Jawn is a small batch, premium ice cream jawn based in Philly. Using fresh, local PA dairy, we create Philly-style (no eggs!) ice cream - the most delicious way to deliver our amazing flavors. There’s a reason Milk Jawn sells out everywhere. 

We are a hard-working, fun bunch and we love what we do! This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company at an early stage, make a real impact, and help shape our future and direction. We believe in a healthy, diverse, supportive work culture that encourages career growth. Development and advancement opportunities will be provided for employees who show dedication, genuine interest, and passion.

Our flavors are built from scratch and almost every ingredient that goes into our ice cream is handmade in our production kitchen. The employee in this position plays a key role in crafting all of the delicious items that go into our finished ice cream. The ideal candidate will be able to jump right into production with us and be adept at making caramels, candies, baked goods, and other similar items.

Duties and responsibilities

• Independently bake and prepare mix-ins and ice cream inclusions, such as fudge, lemon curd, brittles, caramel, fruit compotes, cookies, brownies, etc.
• Independently follow recipe and production protocol precisely. Measure all ingredients as specified and reproduce recipes with expert skill
• Independently operate kitchen equipment expertly and efficiently
• Prepare ice cream bases and produce ice cream according to the daily production schedule
• Operate ice cream machine to manufacture ice cream
• Assist with making novelties, such as ice cream tacos, sandwiches, and pops
• Pint and package finished ice cream into containers cleanly and efficiently
• Accurately inventory all produced materials
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Independently exercise excellent time management and ensure all duties are completed in a timely manner
• Comply with all Food Safety standards and follow Good Manufacturing Practices while handling food products and equipment
• Complete and file daily production logs
• Always be on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and prevent food waste
• Assist with other general tasks of all kinds as they arise

The above points should not be considered an all-inclusive description of the job or job duties. Team members in all positions may be asked to perform other duties when needed, during times of co-workers absence, or to balance workload, production process and/or production volume changes.

Job Requirements:

• Weekend availability
• Age 18+
• At least 3-5 years of experience working in a professional kitchen
• At least 3-5 years of experience with baking, pastry production, and candy-making
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle ingredients at extremely high temperatures safely and efficiently
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks
• Knowledge of standard kitchen safety practices and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A kind, hard-working, professional, team-oriented attitude
• Great communication skills
• Good judgement and problem solving skills
• ServSafe Certification and Philadelphia Food Safety Certification (may be obtained within the first three months of hire)

Job Details: 

• Our company utilizes a tip-pooling structure that benefits both the front and back-of-house. Hourly base pay is $20-$22 (depending on experience), plus an additional $3-$7 per hour in tips. The employee tip rate in 2024 was an average of $5.71 per hour.
• Hours will be 35 to 40 per week
• A month-long training period during the week is required before shifting to an independent weekend schedule. 
• Position is a 4 day workweek at 10 hours per day. Workdays are Friday through Monday once training is complete. 

Benefits:

• Monthly stipend toward independently-purchased health insurance plan
• PTO, and paid major holidays
• Consistent schedule
• Free ice cream
• Employee discount

Job Location

Milk Jawn production kitchen - 1304 South 9th Street, Phila, PA 19147

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume, plus a cover letter or short note of introduction. We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in joining our team. Applications submitted without a note of introduction will not be reviewed!

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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