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Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Ambassador

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$17 - $23.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for Ambassadors to join our Old Town Alexandria team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Ambassador

Arlington, VA · On-site

$17 - $23.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for Ambassadors to join our Shirlington team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at the ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Ambassador

Mclean, VA · On-site

$17 - $23.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for Ambassadors to join our The Boro team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at the heart ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Ambassador

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17 - $23.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for Ambassadors to join our Carytown Exchange team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Team Leader

Mclean, VA · On-site

$18 - $24.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for part-time Team Leaders to join our The Boro team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Team Leader

Arlington, VA · On-site

$18 - $24.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for part-time Team Leaders to join our Shirlington team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Team Leader

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18 - $24.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for part-time Team Leaders to join our Carytown Exchange team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Team Leader

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$18 - $24.33/hr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for part-time Team Leaders to join our Old Town Alexandria team. At Jeni's, we're devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop ...

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Shopkeeper

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55K - $64K/yr

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for a Shopkeeper Apprentice to join our D.C. team. In D.C., the expected pay range for a new Shopkeeper is $55,200- $64,200 per year, depending on prior ...

Dunkin

Cake Maker

Sterling, VA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Responsibilities Include: • Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. • Maintain a clean, stocked and ...

Dunkin

Cake Maker

Sterling, VA

$14 - $18/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area Adhere to all ...

Baskin Robbins

Cake Maker

Sterling, VA

$14 - $18/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area Adhere to all ...

Dunkin

Cake Decorator

Woodbridge, VA

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. * Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area * Adhere to ...

Dunkin

Cake Decorator

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. * Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area * Adhere to ...

Dunkin

Cake Decorator

Arlington, VA

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. * Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area * Adhere to ...

Dunkin - Baskin Robbins

Cake Decorator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Manage the production of cake and prepared ice cream treats, and take pride in maintaining a beautiful and well stocked display case. * Maintain a clean, stocked and organized work area * Adhere to ...

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How much do creamery jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for creamery in Virginia is $24.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creamery?

A creamery is a facility where dairy products such as milk, butter, and cheese are processed and manufactured. Creameries may collect raw milk from farms, pasteurize it, and then use it to make a variety of products. Some creameries are large-scale operations supplying supermarkets, while others are small, artisan businesses serving local communities. In addition to production, some creameries offer tours, tastings, or direct sales to the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creamery worker?

To thrive as a Creamery Worker, you need a solid understanding of dairy processing, food safety standards, and equipment operation, often supported by a high school diploma or food handling certification. Familiarity with pasteurization machinery, packaging systems, and sanitation protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are important soft skills for maintaining product quality and safe operations. These skills and qualifications ensure adherence to regulations, consistent product quality, and efficient production in a food manufacturing environment.

What are some typical challenges faced when working in a creamery, and how can new employees effectively handle them?

Working in a creamery often involves maintaining strict hygiene standards, managing time efficiently during production peaks, and handling heavy equipment or ingredients safely. New employees may initially find it challenging to adapt to the fast-paced environment and precise quality controls required for dairy products. To succeed, it's important to stay organized, follow safety protocols closely, and communicate openly with team members to ensure smooth operations and product consistency.

What is the difference between Creamery vs Cheesemaker?

AspectCreameryCheesemaker
CredentialsMay require dairy processing certifications, food safety trainingOften requires cheese-making certifications, dairy handling experience
Work EnvironmentFactories, dairy farms, production facilitiesCheese production facilities, artisanal or industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in dairy product production, including cream, butter, and dairy-based productsSpecializes in cheese production, aging, and flavor development

While both roles are involved in dairy processing, a Creamery typically refers to the facility or business producing various dairy products, including cream, butter, and milk. A Cheesemaker specifically focuses on producing cheese, often requiring specialized skills and certifications. The roles overlap in dairy handling but differ in product focus and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Creamery job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, and 56% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,821 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Ambassador

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$17 - $23.33/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve ice cream to customers and make waffle products.

  • Operate the register and keep the shop clean.

  • Change out buckets of ice cream and perform related tasks.

Job description

In Virginia, the starting hourly base pay rate for Team Jeni’s Ambassadors is $12.77/hour but our Ambassadors have the opportunity to earn an average of $23.33 per hour!*

*This is an estimate of hourly earnings. It is based on the 2026 base pay rate, plus 2025's hourly tip average. 2026 actual customer tips may vary.

In Virginia, if the average hourly earnings of an Ambassador are less than $17 per hour in a two-week pay period, Jeni's will add the difference to the person’s paycheck so that their average hourly earnings reach $17 per hour for that pay period.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is searching for Ambassadors to join our Old Town Alexandria team. 

At Jeni’s, we’re devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together.  Our scoop shops are at the heart of how we serve this mission. They are where we offer the ice creams we work so hard to build from the ground up—where people come together to share joy and conversation. We love people. We love ice cream. We view ice cream as a form of art.

Team Jeni’s Ambassadors are our part-time, front-line crew members.  They scoop and serve ice cream to our customers, make waffle products, run the register, keep the shop clean, change out buckets of ice cream, and perform a number of other important, related tasks. 

As an Ambassador, you will: 

  • Serve the ice cream Time magazine calls “the best in America” 

  • Gain valuable real-world business and entrepreneurship experience 

  • Work in an environment oriented around serving each other and making people’s day

  • Have opportunities for growth within a growing company 

  • Receive competitive compensation 

Qualities of an Ice Cream Ambassador (also known as a scoop shop employee): 

  • Exhibit passion for community, an eye for detail, a willingness to clean (a lot), stamina (to serve people in long lines), and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

  • Familiar with (and be able to articulate to customers) what distinguishes Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams from other ice creams, and be able to articulate that to the 500th customer with the same care and presence as the 1st customer

  • Available to work weekends, late nights (past 11 p.m.) 

  • Provide consistent, world-class service to every single customer 

  • Reliable, on time, and ready to hustle for every shift

  • Committed to the well-being of their shop team, their community, and the environment around them

About Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: 

Founded by Jeni Britton in 2002, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is a B Corp headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with scoop shops in over twenty cities across the country, making it possible for members of Team Jeni’s who are interested in developing their careers, or transitioning to a new city, to have meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and explore. 

Our Ambassadors make a difference in their shop, their community, and in how they partner with their team and serve their customers. If this opportunity sounds delicious to you, please apply.

Jeni's is an equal opportunity employer. Said our way, we love and honor differences, and we love sharing common values such as talent, hustle, guts, resilience, and empathy. Our differences are a primary source of our team's strength and we crave having a team rich with diversity which is creativity and art in its human form.