Blank Slate Creamery

Deliciously creamy, homemade, all-natural ice creams, sorbets and non-dairies

Downtown Ann Arbor (734) 922-5383 Brighton (810) 522-6919 Jackson Rd (734) 580-2437

Deliciously Creamy, Homemade, All-Natural ICE CREAM in a Relaxed, Friendly & Creative Space

Currently Hiring All Positions - See Job Descriptions & Link to Apply Below

Carryout Crew

We are looking to hire a few self-driven individuals to work at our new Jackson Road facility, starting ASAP! Full or part-time available.

General Description -

This position entails preparing carry-out orders, making waffle cones, checking out customers, receiving deliveries and many other tasks that keep the facility running smooth! 

Qualifications

  • Customer service experience

  • Familiarity with Square or other Point of Sale software

  • Familiarity with safe food handling procedures

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must be available evenings and weekends (open hours 2 - 9 PM daily)

  • Physical Requirements -

    • Must be able to be on your feet ~7 hrs/day

    • Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs.

Benefits -

  • Pay commensurate with experience; $12- $15/hr plus tips

  • Retirement match up to 3% of your pay for those earning $5000 or more

  • Parking

  • Paid time off for qualifying employees

  • Annual reviews and pay increases for high performance

  • Health insurance stipend for qualifying employees

  • 50% off employee discount

Ice Cream Production

General Description -

Are you looking for full-time work in a growing local business? We are adding to our production kitchen team at our Jackson Road location! This job includes a wide variety of tasks, including making and freezing ice cream, following our recipes to create our homemade inclusions and toppings, as well as preparing sorbets & non-diaries. We prioritize communication and teamwork, and are looking for someone enthusiastic about learning how to make our delicious artisan ice cream and who can handle the occasionally hectic energy of a kitchen.

Ice Cream Production Responsibilities -

  • Working with a team, producing various ice cream flavors

  • Assembling ice cream mix ingredients for pasteurization

  • Preparation of all ice cream inclusions like caramel, fudge, brownies, cookies, basil, mint, etc.

  • Freezing of ice cream batches

  • Mastery of equipment including the pasteurizer, batch freezer, steam kettle, mixer, etc.

  • Cleaning and sterilization of all equipment

  • Dishwashing

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications -

  • Ability to follow step-by-step instructions

  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment

  • Familiarity with safe food handling procedures

  • Previous food preparation experience a plus!

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must be available weekdays

Physical Requirements -

  • Must be able to be on your feet ~8 hrs/day

  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs.

Benefits -

  • Pay commensurate with experience; minimum $15/hr plus tips making it in the $20 /hr range

  • Retirement match up to 3% of your pay

  • Parking

  • Bonus eligibility for high performance

  • Annual reviews and pay increases for high performance

  • Eligible for tips

  • Health Insurance Stipend

  • Paid Time Off


Shift Leader

General Description -

A part-time position performing a wide variety of tasks from setting up the store before opening, ensuring smooth operation while serving customers, and handling proper closing of the store. During open hours, specifically managing 2-6 part-time staff during assigned shifts while also serving customers, taking orders, and managing online orders.

Shift Leader Responsibilities -

  • Ensuring that someone over the age of 18 is in the store at all times during operating hours 

  • Working the cash register and ensuring cash transactions are accurate and properly recorded

  • Making sure all online orders are accounted for and prepared

  • Updating website and online store with availability of products and flavors

  • Making sure all safety protocols are followed (Covid and otherwise) 

  • Perform duties as person-in-charge during health inspections or emergency situations 

  • Ensuring best possible customer experience and solving any problems or complaints

  • Solving any staff complaints or questions, or directing staff to the appropriate higher-up

  • Performing inventory multiple times a week (Brighton) 

  • Ensuring proper food handling and safety guidelines are being followed by all staff

  • Baking and/or cutting cookies, brownies and blondies 

  • Making any necessary whip cream and cone mix

  • Helping scoop ice cream if needed 

  • Delegating responsibilities as needed to staff 

  • Individually opening up the shop as scheduled by completing specific tasks 

    • Counting/balancing the cash drawer

    • Moving ice cream from the basement freezer to an upstairs freezer (only on weekends)

    • Cataloging online orders

    • Assigning opening tasks to staff

  • Closing the shop as scheduled

    • Counting the cash drawer

    • Assigning all closing task 

    • Ensuring closing procedures are completed and cleanliness is achieved

    • LOCKING ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS

Qualifications -

  • Ability to follow a written recipe

  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment

  • Previous food management experience desired

  • Familiarity with safe food handling procedures

  • Familiarity with basic computer skills 

  • Good communication skills with people of all ages 

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must be available nights and weekends

Physical Requirements -

  • Must be able to be on your feet ~8 hrs/day

  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs.

Benefits -

  • Pay commensurate with experience; minimum $15/hr plus tips

  • Retirement match up to 3% of your pay

  • Parking

  • Bonus eligibility for high performance

  • Annual reviews and pay increases for high performance

  • Eligible for tips

  • Health Insurance Stipend

  • Paid Time Off


Scoopologists

General Description -

We are seeking out Scoopolgists who are creative, friendly and enjoy working in a busy, customer-focused environment. Scoopologists perform any necessary front of store tasks and will have superior knowledge of the Blank Slate Creamery line of products in case of customer recommendation requests. If you enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team committed to doing their best work while having fun, then Blank Slate Creamery is the place for you!

Responsibilities -

  • Interacting with customers to help fulfill their needs, from providing samples to scooping actual orders to answering questions

  • Running a cash register while ensuring proper change is provided to customers

  • Making fresh waffle cones and bowls to contain our ice cream

  • Following specific instructions to ensure smooth running of the store 

  • Following specific instructions to either open or close the store; including cleaning, restocking of ice cream and paper products, and scooping ice cream pints 

  • Representing the brand of Blank Slate Creamery with enthusiasm and eagerness

Qualifications -

  • All applicants must be able to work evenings and weekends

  • A friendly and outgoing attitude

  • Be able to handle a fast-moving environment with lots of customers

Physical Requirements:

  • Be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time, up to 6.5 hours

Benefits-

  •  Staff eat free ice cream while working and get 50% discount on personal purchases when not working

  • Flexible scheduling 5- 40 hours per week, perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. 

  • Generous tips from satisfied customers

  • 100% hourly wage during training

  • Pay commensurate with experience minimum $10.10-$12/hr plus tips

  • Retirement match up to 3% of your pay for those making at $5000/yr

  • Annual pay increases for good performance

  • Health insurance stipend for year-round full-time staff

  • Paid Time Off for those working on average 25 hrs/week of 52 weeks

Staff Comments -

“A job that makes you feel like family.”

“Can be very fast pace at times but otherwise very rewarding” 

“At Blank Slate you learn and grow while surrounded by people who believe in you and want you to succeed.”

“I really enjoy working with my team members and eating the best ice cream in Ann Arbor!” 


Dishwasher - Full or Part-Time

General description -

Dishwashers are a part of the Ice Cream production team, helping maintain the behind-the-scenes aspects of the shop and are an integral part in creating our delicious, eye-popping treats. They are in charge of ensuring that Ice Cream production runs smoothly by washing dishes and taking care of deliveries. 

Responsibilities-

  • Maintaining the dish area

  • Washing dishes used for producing the ice cream 

  • Putting away deliveries and helping restock ice cream ingredients

  • Helping move ice cream between freezers

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

  • Be able to work between the hours of 8am-4pm weekdays 

  • A friendly and outgoing attitude

Benefits

  • Staff eat free ice cream while working and get 50% discount on personal purchases when not working

  • Pay commensurate with experience minimum $12-15/hr plus tips

  • Retirement match up to 3% of your pay for those making at $5000/yr

  • Annual pay increases for good performance

  • Health insurance stipend for year-round full-time staff

  • Paid Time Off for those working on average 25 hrs/week of 52 weeks