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Ice Cream Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Sweet Cow

Ice Cream Factory Production Lead

Longmont, CO · On-site

$24 - $27.50/hr

At Sweet Cow, we are committed to making the best-tasting ice cream, served by the friendliest scoopers, in the cleanest shops (and Factory!) on the planet. Your Role The Production Lead is an ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Louisville Location

Louisville, CO · On-site

$21/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Platt Park Location

Denver, CO · On-site

$22.77/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Longmont Location

Longmont, CO · On-site

$20.80/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Platt Park Location

Denver, CO · On-site

$22.77/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Highlands Location

Denver, CO · On-site

$22.77/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Louisville Location

Louisville, CO · On-site

$21/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Highlands Location

Denver, CO · On-site

$22.77/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

Sweet Cow

Scooper - Longmont Location

Longmont, CO · On-site

$20.80/hr

Love ice cream, fun vibes, and making people smile? Join our team and get paid to do just that! We're hiring friendly, high-energy team members who want to scoop up good times and grow with us. Our ...

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How much do ice cream jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for ice cream in Colorado is $15.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $17.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ice cream?

An Ice Cream job typically involves working in an ice cream shop, truck, or factory, serving customers, preparing frozen treats, and maintaining cleanliness. Responsibilities may include scooping ice cream, handling cash transactions, stocking supplies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Some positions may also involve making ice cream, operating machines, or managing inventory. The role often requires good customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What does a typical workday look like for an ice cream maker?

A typical day for an Ice Cream Maker involves preparing recipes, operating specialized machinery to churn and freeze mixtures, monitoring production quality, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. You may also assist with flavor development, packaging, and inventory checks. Depending on the employer, teamwork with others in a kitchen or manufacturing environment is common, and there may be some customer interaction in smaller shops. The role can be fast-paced, especially during peak periods, but it offers creative opportunities and hands-on experience in food production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ice cream position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ice Cream Maker, you need knowledge of food preparation, attention to detail, and familiarity with health and safety standards, often supported by experience in a food production or culinary environment. Operation of ice cream machines, freezers, and occasionally inventory management systems is typically required for this role. Creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to quality and consistency are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality ice cream that meets both company standards and customer expectations.

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Infographic showing various Ice Cream job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,030 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Retail Store Manager, Ice Cream

Sundae Artisan Ice Cream

Vail, CO • On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on, management opportunity that is both fun and challenging? Do you have what it takes to successfully manage and have meaningful influence over a team? Sundae (sundaeicecream.com) is looking for the right candidate to join our tight-knit and ambitious leadership team!
  • Annual compensation range: $60,000-$65,000
  • Annual reviews and performance-based raises
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year, with rollover opportunity
  • Group Health Plan benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
  • Dental Plan benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
  • Free treats & product discounts
  • Individualized mentorship and growth opportunities
  • Fitness reimbursement benefit
  • Housing opportunity available (short or long-term, approx. 40-mile commute from work location)

Who are we?
Sundae is an established artisan ice cream business with exciting growth opportunities on the horizon and a simple mission-To Share Joy, One Scoop at a Time. We are a friendly face, a familiar product, a welcoming smile, and part of the community. We strive to be "THE place to work" and do so by providing a fun workplace, career advancement, and community involvement. Sundae is the team you can depend on and the company to which you can entrust your career.
Learn more about Sundae here: Sundae Ice Cream Small-Batch Artisan Ice Cream
Who are we looking for?
We are searching for a candidate who is:
    • Highly skilled in customer service and serves others enthusiastically
    • A compassionate leader who leads by example and welcomes the challenges of managing others
    • Self-motivated and can manage autonomously
    • Organized and time/task management focused
    • A passionate people coach and teambuilder
    • Coachable and receptive to feedback
    • A great team player with a collaborative management style

**This could be your debut opportunity to enter the management field for the first time, or a new challenge if you are currently in a leadership role and looking for growth. We are eager to invest in a great fit and let your talent shine.
Store Manager Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of 8-15 staff by demonstrating exemplary customer service, portion control, and presentation, all while maintaining the upmost professionalism in a high volume, quick service environment
  • Uphold Sundae's standards by promoting a culture of continuous improvement with a constant focus on SOP execution, customer satisfaction, and employee retention
  • Confidently cultivate and grow a team by regularly assessing and developing direct reports to ensure they are engaged and motivated with a constant focus on being an exceptional employer
  • Efficiently recruit, hire, train and retain talented employees
  • Provide regular and effective feedback to direct reports, complete performance reviews, and administer disciplinary actions when necessary
  • Support business requirements by being available for on call and emergency coverage
  • Sustain operational inventory levels by placing regular vendor orders, monitoring waste, controlling portion sizes, and accurately tracking outgoing and incoming transfers
  • Manage high-quality waffle cone, topping, and sauce production while meeting fluctuating volume demands
  • Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout the store
  • Monitor seasonal sales trends to ensure operational success through adequate staffing that meets labor cost metrics
  • Meet or exceed food safety requirements as established by local and state health departments and industry best practices; food safety management and HACCP certifications may be required
  • Intentionally interact with the local community to maintain strong ties and foster connections
  • Collaborate closely with the Production Manager to ensure cohesive retail and production operations, supporting consistent product quality and operational success.
  • Participate in and contribute to regular staff, management, and leadership meetings
  • Perform administrative tasks required for retail operations, including but not limited to bank deposits, payroll reporting, and scheduling

This list is generally descriptive and is not entirely inclusive. You will be joining a dynamic work environment and if you are a great fit for this job then you will thrive in this atmosphere.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of customer service experience or equivalent required
  • 1+ year of high-volume foodservice management, team leadership experience or equivalent required
  • 2+ year of foodservice experience preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Valid Food Safety Manager certificate or equivalent (may be obtained within 60 days of hire date)

Physical Requirements:
  • Move, traverse or remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours
  • Constantly use manual (e.g., scooping ice cream) and automatic foodservice equipment and touchscreens
  • Regularly move up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet or more
  • Occasionally move up to 50 pounds for a distance of 25 feet or more
  • Occasionally ascend/descend ladder to clean or lift items stored above
  • Occasionally position self to clean, maintain equipment, and retrieve items below counter height

Benefits
  • Annual compensation range: $60,000-$65,000
  • Annual reviews and performance-based raises
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year, with rollover opportunity
  • Group Health Plan benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
  • Dental Plan benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
  • Free treats & product discounts
  • Individualized mentorship and growth opportunities
  • Fitness reimbursement benefit
  • Housing opportunity available (short or long-term, approx. 40-mile commute from work location)

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