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 ROLEAs 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 DODay-to-Day ProductionPrepare and measure ingredients for ice cream production following established recipesSupport batch production to meet daily output goalsOperate production equipment (mixers, batch freezers) safely after trainingPackage and label finished product accuratelyFood Safety & SanitationMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitation-compliant workspace at all timesFollow all food safety protocols including allergen awareness and temperature monitoringComplete required equipment and surface cleaning tasks at the start and end of each shiftInventory & QualityReceive, inspect, and properly store incoming ingredients using FIFO practicesConduct quality checks on product appearance, texture, and consistencyFlag inventory shortages or quality concerns to your supervisor promptlyTeam CollaborationWork closely with kitchen teammates to keep production running smoothlyCommunicate proactively with the Production managment about progress and needsBring a positive, can-do attitude and support a culture of care and accountabilityWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORThis is a full time position Monday-Friday with shifts starting at 7:00 amAt least 6 months of experience in a food production, commercial kitchen, or food service settingStrong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistencyAbility to follow recipes, written procedures, and food safety guidelinesReliable attendance and ability to work a consistent full-time scheduleAbility to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbsAbility to work in a freezer and other cold environments Bonus points for:Experience in a food manufacturing or production kitchen environmentServSafe certification or equivalent (or willingness to get certified)Familiarity with batch production, ingredient scaling, or commercial equipment