Job Description
*Join a team where people actually want to come to work!*
Ever worked somewhere so great that people come back summer after summer? That's The Ice Creamsmith. Our team members stick around for years—not because they have to, but because they genuinely enjoy it here.
Why You'll Love It Here
The best customer interactions you'll ever have
No one's ever mad at an ice cream shop. You'll have genuine conversations with regulars, watch people's moods improve, and be part of someone's good day—every single shift. In our 10-year history, we can count truly negative customer interactions on one hand.
Work that fits your life
- Flexible 4-5 hour shifts (not grueling 8-hour marathons)
- Easy shift coverage when you need it—your coworkers actually help each other out
- Night and day options available
- Works around school schedules perfectly
Build real skills
You're not just scooping ice cream. You'll develop customer service skills, improve your social confidence, and learn genuine work ethic. Several of our team members have moved into leadership roles, taken on hiring responsibilities, and applied what they learned here to careers in banking and beyond.
Grow with us
Our owner Chris is a mentor, not just a manager. If you want to learn more—whether it's running farmers markets, managing orders, helping with hiring, or even designing merch—he's open to teaching you.
What Makes Us Different
Family atmosphere, from day one
You'll work with friendly people who help you figure things out, especially when you're starting. Training is supportive and straightforward. Even newcomers describe us as "extended family."
Laid-back but purposeful
As long as you stay on task and do your work, you can have a good time without stress. When it's busy, shifts fly by. When it's slow, you get to know your regulars better.
Community connections
You'll build relationships with regulars and become part of a community staple. These connections often lead to unexpected opportunities—our team members have made countless professional and personal connections they wouldn't have made anywhere else.
The Practical Stuff
**What you'll earn:**
- Competitive hourly pay
- Tips on top of base pay
- Free ice cream (yes, really)
**What you'll do:**
- Serve customers at our ice cream shop with a smile
- Prepare ice cream orders and work as a crew member
- Keep the shop clean and organized
- Build relationships with regulars
- Work as part of a supportive food service team
Who Should Apply
Perfect for teens, high school students, and college students looking for their first job or student jobs. 16 year olds and 17 year olds are encouraged to apply. Also great for parents looking for flexible hours, or anyone who wants a positive food service work environment where people actually care about each other.
No experience required—this is an excellent first job. Just bring a good attitude and willingness to learn.
About The Ice Creamsmith
Since 1976, The Ice Creamsmith has been a Dorchester institution—nearly 50 years of making ice cream from scratch using whole ingredients and time-tested recipes. We're still family-owned across multiple generations, and that's shaped how we do business.
We make ice cream the right way: small batches, on-site, from production to scoop in as little as 24 hours. And we treat our team the same way—with intention and care. Our employees don't just work here, they become part of something. Many stick around for years. Some leave and come back. Others describe their time here as one of their best job experiences.
That doesn't happen by accident. It happens when ownership genuinely invests in people, when quality matters more than shortcuts, and when a business stays rooted in its community for generations.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift