Kitchen Team Member

Join Our Kitchen Team at Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Shop and Café

Are you passionate about food, cleanliness, creativity, and community? Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Shop and Café is hiring dedicated Kitchen Staff to join our growing team! If you're organized, quick to adapt, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of something special — we want to meet you!

About Chill Spot Rendezvous:

We’re not just an ice cream café — we’re a movement of joy, flavor, and community. Chill Spot Rendezvous is San Mateo’s vibrant hub for ultra-premium gourmet handcrafted ice creams, non-dairy options, Italian ice, and unique global flavors. We're known for creating unforgettable experiences and feel-good moments for all who walk through our doors.

From day one, we’ve focused on delivering exceptional quality, heartfelt service, and a welcoming space for connection — and our team is the heartbeat of that mission.

Position: Kitchen Staff (Part-Time)

What You'll Do:

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization at all times
• Support in prepping ingredients and kitchen tasks with speed, safety, and attention to detail
• Learn to make our acclaimed ultra-premium gourmet ice cream and authentic Italian ice in-house
• Collaborate with the team across departments as needed — this includes helping with dishwashing, packaging, cleaning, stocking, and light service tasks
• Adapt quickly to changing needs during busy times — be flexible and helpful
• Follow food safety standards, uphold health regulations, and maintain an organized, sanitary kitchen environment

Who We're Looking For:

We’re building a dream team based on shared values, not just skills. The ideal candidate is:

• Clean, organized, and pays attention to detail
• Responsible, dependable, and accountable
• Positive, respectful, and kind to coworkers and guests
• Team-oriented but can also work well independently
• Committed to high ethics, honesty, and integrity
• Quick to adapt and eager to learn new skills
• Professional in attitude and work ethic
• Must have or obtain a valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate before starting
• Prior kitchen experience is a plus, but not required — we are happy to train the right person

• At Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Cafe, we celebrate diversity in age, background, and life experience. We warmly welcome older adults and seniors to apply and be part of our joyful, community-oriented team. Please note: This position involves physical activity, including standing for extended periods, quick-paced movement, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. We encourage all applicants to consider these aspects when applying.

Why Work With Us?

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Profit-sharing and performance bonuses
• Tips are shared among all staff
• Opportunities for growth as we continue to expand
• Learn artisan food production skills from scratch
• Be part of a fun, inclusive, and community-focused workplace
• Work with a business that values people, passion, and purpose

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Have you read this job description thoroughly and understand the job, the pay, and the hours?
• Are you responsible and dependable- you work when you are scheduled?
• Are you a strong team player and also good at working independently?
• Are you looking for a long term position and open to growing with our company?
• Do you have a Food Safety training and current certificate?
• What hours are you available and how many?
• Do you cook/like to cook?
• Are you responsible/dependable- you work when scheduled?
• Are you fully vaccinated/willing to be vaccinated and willing to take Covid testing if/when necessary to ensure healthy safety for customers and coworkers?
• Please complete this form to complete your application:

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Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Mateo, CA 94401 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person