Ice Cream Production Team Member (Contract)
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
Cedar Park, TX, US
Summary
The Production Team Member is responsible for preparing ice cream bases and novelty items while maintaining strict health, safety, and sanitation standards. They must also manage inventory, monitor freezer temperatures, and ensure all finished products meet brand quality specifications.
Job Description
Lick Honest Ice Creams is seeking a reliable, detail‑driven Production Team Member (Contractor) to support our production kitchen across both prep and churn departments. This contractor will prepare ice cream bases, components, and novelty items with consistency and care, ensuring every batch meets our brand’s quality standards. If you love working with your hands, thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, and take pride in producing exceptional food, this role is a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare ice cream bases and components by following company recipes with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Properly store, label, rotate, and maintain all prepared bases and components to ensure freshness and quality.
- Complete all prep tasks within scheduled timeframes while upholding strict health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace, including tools, equipment, and surfaces (mixers, blenders, fridges, ingredient bins, tubs, lids, etc.).
- Document daily production details to support traceability, quality control, and operational accuracy.
- Follow the established churn schedule to produce ice cream and novelty items on time, adjusting as needed based on demand.
- Ensure finished products meet brand standards for texture, flavor, mix‑in distribution, and overall quality.
- Multitask effectively in the churn department (e.g., packaging novelty items while churning ice cream).
- Follow all standards for labeling, dating, storing, and tracking ingredients, components, and finished goods.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment and tools across departments.
- Monitor freezer temperatures and assist with freezer organization, rotation, and inventory projects.
- Receive, organize, and store incoming ingredients according to FIFO and food‑safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate stock levels for finished goods and communicate shortages proactively.
- Assist with periodic inventory audits to reconcile stock, reduce waste, and support cost management.
- Communicate effectively with the Senior Production Lead and Senior Operations Manager regarding inventory needs, supply issues, or operational concerns.
What You Bring
- Experience in food production, commercial kitchens, or similar hands‑on environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to follow recipes and procedures precisely.
- Comfort working in cold environments and standing for extended periods.
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
Contract Details
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role.
- Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, equipment, and transportation.
- Hours vary based on production needs; flexibility is required.
- Contract may be extended or expanded based on performance and business demand.
- Compensation: $19-$20 an hour
To us, honest ice creams simply means we use only pure, wholesome ingredients in our artisanal ice creams. What doesn’t go into our ice creams is just as important as what does. We never use artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup or preservatives, ever! Ice cream shouldn’t just taste good — we believe it should also be good.
We ensure quality throughout every step of production, starting with our milk and cream as it journeys from the cow to your scoop. All of the milk and cream used to make our ice creams comes from a local, family-owned dairy in Central Texas; and everything from the sauces, syrups, cakes and marshmallows is made by hand in our kitchen. We churn every batch, roll each waffle cone made from our homemade recipe in our shops, and pack each pint by hand in our kitchen to serve up the most honest ice creams we can.
We are seasonally focused and connected with our friendly farmers. From flavors such as Cilantro Lime, Dewberry Corn Cobbler, Ladybird Lavender Crisp, and Sweet Persimmon with Sage ice creams are just some of the flavors inspired by and created with seasonal offerings from Texas. This provides us with variety throughout the year and guarantees a farm-to-table product that is always fresh and delicious! We work directly with local farmers and food artisans to source our fine ingredients to make simply pure, honest ice creams.
Founded
2011
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
To us, honest ice creams simply means we use only pure, wholesome ingredients in our artisanal ice creams. What doesn’t go into our ice creams is just as important as what does. We never use artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup or preservatives, ever! Ice cream shouldn’t just taste good — we believe it should also be good.
We ensure quality throughout every step of production, starting with our milk and cream as it journeys from the cow to your scoop. All of the milk and cream used to make our ice creams comes from a local, family-owned dairy in Central Texas; and everything from the sauces, syrups, cakes and marshmallows is made by hand in our kitchen. We churn every batch, roll each waffle cone made from our homemade recipe in our shops, and pack each pint by hand in our kitchen to serve up the most honest ice creams we can.
We are seasonally focused and connected with our friendly farmers. From flavors such as Cilantro Lime, Dewberry Corn Cobbler, Ladybird Lavender Crisp, and Sweet Persimmon with Sage ice creams are just some of the flavors inspired by and created with seasonal offerings from Texas. This provides us with variety throughout the year and guarantees a farm-to-table product that is always fresh and delicious! We work directly with local farmers and food artisans to source our fine ingredients to make simply pure, honest ice creams.
Founded
2011
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
