Creative Dessert Chef Ice Cream Focus

$41,600 - $83,200/Yr

JAMUN Ice Cream - Chantilly, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Chantilly, VA

About the position

The Creative Dessert Chef - Ice Cream Focus at JAMUN is a part-time, contract role aimed at developing unique soft serve flavors and dessert combinations for a new dessert destination in Chantilly, VA. This position is ideal for someone passionate about flavors and creativity, who enjoys collaborating with a team to craft signature desserts that will attract customers and set JAMUN apart in the market.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique soft serve flavors and topping combinations that will make JAMUN stand out.
• Use flavor bases and mix-ins to craft seasonal and specialty options, focusing on flavor balance and visual appeal.
• Collaborate with the team to create desserts, sundaes, and special offerings featuring MOLTN Cookies.
• Incorporate multicultural flavor influences, especially from Asian and Hispanic traditions, to appeal to the local community.
• Assist with recipe testing, sampling, and refining to ensure products look and taste amazing.
• Work on-site to support the team with flavor development and finalize recipes for the opening.

Requirements

• 7 years of culinary experience
• Experience working with desserts, soft serve, or frozen treats
• Strong understanding of flavor balance, texture, and presentation
• Familiarity with dessert and social media trends
• Passion for crafting memorable dessert experiences
• Must be available for on-site work in Chantilly, VA, leading up to and during the store's launch period.

Nice-to-haves

• Social media management experience
• Restaurant management experience
• Kitchen management experience

Benefits

• Flexible schedule