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Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

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Columbia, SC · On-site

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is searching for a Full Time Team Leader to join our Columbia, SC team ... Calm under pressure and handles adversity with grace * Master of daily operations and delegation

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How much do handles ice cream jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for handles ice cream in the United States is $14.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a person who handles ice cream do?

A person who handles ice cream is typically responsible for serving, preparing, and sometimes making ice cream products in settings like ice cream shops, restaurants, or food trucks. Their duties may include scooping ice cream, creating sundaes or cones, assisting customers with flavor choices, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and sometimes managing inventory. They ensure that ice cream is stored and served at the correct temperature and follow food safety guidelines to provide a great customer experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ice cream handler, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ice Cream Handler, you need basic food handling knowledge, attention to hygiene, and often a food safety certification. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, freezers, scooping tools, and cleaning equipment is typically required. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and time management skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities ensure safe product handling, efficient service, and a positive customer experience in food service settings.

What are some common challenges faced when handling ice cream in a retail or food service setting?

One of the main challenges when handling ice cream is maintaining the proper temperature to prevent melting while serving, especially during busy periods. Employees must also manage portion control and ensure consistent presentation for customers. Additionally, keeping serving areas clean and sanitized is essential to meet food safety standards. Working efficiently as part of a team is important, as staff must often coordinate with cashiers, other servers, and kitchen staff to provide a smooth customer experience.

What is the difference between Handles Ice Cream vs Handles Frozen Yogurt?

AspectHandles Ice CreamHandles Frozen Yogurt
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, Food Safety CertificationFood Handler's Permit, Food Safety Certification
Work EnvironmentIce cream shops, parlors, retail storesFrozen yogurt shops, cafes, retail outlets
Industry UsageCommonly employed in ice cream parlors and retailPrimarily found in frozen yogurt stores and cafes
Job Search & ComparisonOften compared for customer service and product handlingCompared for similar roles in frozen dessert retail

Handles Ice Cream and Handles Frozen Yogurt share similar credentials and work environments, often working in retail food settings. The main difference lies in the product focus: ice cream versus frozen yogurt. Both roles require food safety certifications and customer service skills, but they are typically employed in different types of establishments within the frozen dessert industry.

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Infographic showing various Handles Ice Cream job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,461 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Weekend Driver/Server (Ice Cream Truck)

Stirling, NJ • On-site

Scream Truck
Food Services and Drinking Places • 11 - 50 employees
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$21 - $24/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Drive the ice cream truck to various stops and assist with navigation.

  • Prepare and serve fresh soft-serve treats to customers with a positive attitude.

  • Handle pre-paid mobile orders and ensure timely delivery to the next destination.

Job description

Who Doesn’t Love ICE CREAM?!
Get a breath of fresh air, sweet treats, and deliver happiness as one of our team members at this exciting and emerging start-up company! Looking for WEEKEND AVAILABILITY (Friday-Sunday). Must be 21 years old or older.
Scream Truck's ideal 'Operator' is an upbeat leader who feels comfortable driving a large vehicle (with training), tech-savvy, hard-working, and hospitality-minded. The Operator's primary responsibility is SERVICE WITH A SMILE - preparing fresh soft-serve Scream treats in our mobile kitchen and delivering happiness!
In our big pink trucks, Operators drive the truck (working alongside a Co-Operator who assists with navigation).  Upon arriving at each reserved stop, the team steps into the mobile kitchen to efficiently prepare FRESH, INSTAGRAM-WORTHY soft-serve treats. With a lively personality and POSITIVE attitude, the team handles pre-paid mobile orders, while managing time to ensure efficient arrival to the next destination (generally homes within and around the block).
PERKS FOR YOU (just to name a few)!
  • WEEKLY PAY (When that Direct Deposit hits)
  • Work OUTDOORS (not stuck behind a desk) but inside our state-of-the-art ice cream truck 
  • Upbeat and FRIENDLY Staff (find your new BFF)
  • FREE SCREAM (sample/take home treats whenever you work)
This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and FUN! Get in on the ground floor of a cool company with other awesome people where your role can grow over time. Scream Truck planted its roots in New Jersey, but will scale across other national markets over time. Our communities are hyped and the demand is high, so, are you ready?!
Required Qualifications:

  • Exceptional people and communication skills
  • Upbeat, friendly, and outgoing personality, eager to serve customers happily
  • Ability to efficiently navigate local neighborhoods using a map and GPS
  • Strong work ethic with a “CAN-DO” attitude
Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in the food service industry
  • Background in driving a truck or large vehicles
  • Skilled in public speaking
  • Strong Customer service skills
Physical Requirements

  • Ability to alternate between sitting and standing frequently during shift
  • Ability to travel through a cabin of approximately 2.5 feet wide efficiently
  • Controlled fine motor skills to prepare fresh, made to order treats
  • Ability to reach above head for items on shelves
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25lbs
About Scream Truck:

Scream Truck is the world's first experiential, personalized ice cream delivery service! Our unique custom-built trucks combined with our proprietary customer service software creates a completely frictionless on-demand experience that revolutionizes the ice cream and food truck business model. Customers sign up to receive text alerts whenever Scream Truck is servicing their neighborhood, they simply reply Y to request a stop. Scream Truck delivers premium “soft scream” treats (sundaes, cones & shakes) made fresh to order outside the customer's home.
We’ve serve a large number of communities in Northern and Central NJ. If we, haven’t been to your house yet, we’re sure to see you soon! To sign up, visit our website at www.screamtruck.com.