Job Description

Crème de la Crop is known for its handcrafted allergy-friendly desserts, created by former Michelin star pastry chef Olivia Green. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team member to support weekly production. This role starts part-time and is designed to grow into a more consistent, higher-hour position as you take on more ownership of prep and production days.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with and eventually lead weekly kitchen production (ice cream, inclusions, baked goods, etc.)
• Communicate openly and directly with the Executive Chef
• Follow detailed prep systems and recipes with consistency
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment
• Occasionally support retail service as needed
• Monitor inventory across products, ingredients, and packaging and follow established systems for tracking and restocking

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
• Interest in food production or small business operations
• Ability to follow systems and recipes exactly 
• Comfortable working independently after training
• Execute multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or consistency
• ServSafe Certified a plus

Non-Negotiables:

• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must work efficiently and respectfully in a shared kitchen environment
• Comfortable standing for extended periods (up to 8 hours with break)
• Must have reliable and consistent transportation to Herndon, VA
• Strong basic math skills (used for scaling and executing recipes accurately)
• Minimum of 2 years of formal culinary training OR 2 years of professional kitchen experience (full-service or scratch kitchen; not quick-service). Pastry experience preferred, but not required. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are more valuable than anything.

Schedule:

• 2–3 days per week to start 

Compensation:

• $18/hour
• Additional tips when working retail
• Opportunity for more hours as you take on more responsibility
• Employee discounts on all products
• One complimentary pint per week

Why this role is different:

You’ll work directly with a former Michelin starred pastry chef and be part of a small team where your work has a real impact on the business. This is a hands-on role with room to grow into a core part of the kitchen. Our customers trust us for safe, consistent, and high-quality products, so we hold ourselves, and our team, to a high standard in everything we do.

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