Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Halifax, NS (new North End location located in Richmond Yards)
Dee Dee’s Ice Cream is a small, locally owned ice cream and burrito shop located on Nora Bernard Street near the Halifax Commons. We are a small, inclusive, and dynamic team, and we’re excited to be opening a second North End location in Spring 2026.
We are currently seeking an experienced ice cream maker and shop server to jump into our new location as an Ice Cream maker + shop server position.
START DATE: May 1 2026
About the Role
Ice Cream Maker
You would spend 3-4 shifts/week in the summer working in a culinary setting making ice cream.
- Prepare and churn small-batch ice cream using fresh ingredients
- Prepare and pasteurize 50L batches of ice cream base
- Prepare all from-scratch input ingredients (fruits, sauces, nuts, cookies, etc.)
- Experiment with flavors and assist in developing new recipes
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards
- Lift heavy things (25KG bags of sugar), move buckets of ice cream from freezers
Shop Server
You would spend 1-2 shifts/week working in the shop scooping ice cream.
- Provide wonderful customer service scooping ice cream cones and mixing milkshakes.
- Working with a small team
- Make thousands of our home-made waffle cones
Who You Are
- Passionate about food including ice cream!
- Enjoy working with people, being part of a team
- An excellent communicator with exceptional customer service skills
- Reliable, punctual, and highly organized
- Comfortable leading in busy, high-volume environments
- A positive leader who enjoys motivating, supporting, and hyping up their team
- Excited to work hard during the busy summer season!
- Interested in gaining hands-on experience making and serving ice cream
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the fly
Required Experience
- Minimum 4 years experience in food service and customer service
- Experience in a pastry or ice cream culinary setting an asset
- Culinary arts and/or pastry degree an asset
Schedule Expectations
- START DATE: MAY 1 2026
- Availability for evenings and weekends
Due to the seasonal nature of our business, schedules vary throughout the year:
- Culinary arts degree and/or pastry arts degree
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle an asset
- Comfortable using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word)
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50lbs), be on your feet for periods of time and move nimbly within spaces
Compensation & Benefits
- $22/hour (negotiable based on experience)
- Medical and dental benefits
- Tip pool share
Join Our Team
Please do not drop off a physical copy of your resume at the shop or call.
Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
Benefits :
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Education :
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience :
- Culinary: 4 years (required)
- pastry: 2 years (preferred)