Culinary Creator At Melt Ice Cream Joy Factory & Mobile

Company: MELT ice cream - Joy Factory & Mobile
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description BECOME A CULINARY CREATOR AT MELT ICE CREAMS! We serve happy ICE CREAM, one scoop at a time. We BELIEVE treats can change your day and your day can change the world. Are you ready to craft joy from scratch? At MELT ice creams, our kitchen team doesn't just make ice cream – they create edible happiness! We're seeking passionate culinary enthusiasts to join our Joy Factory in Fort Worth, where creativity meets premium ingredients. Melt ice creams is a fast-growing local Fort Worth ice cream company that makes specialty ice creams and baked goods fresh daily. We take great care in making high-quality ice creams and providing a quality work experience for our team members. Position: Culinary Creator; Kitchen Team Member (Ice Cream & Inclusion Specialist) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from 8am - 4:30pm (No nights or weekends!) Location: 685 John B Sias Memorial Parkway 985 Fort Worth TX 76134 What you’ll create: Every day, you'll craft components that make our ice cream extraordinary: Hand-baked cookies, crumbles, brownies and cake pieces that become beloved mix-ins Scratch-made caramels, ganaches, and seasonal fruit jams for all the rich and indulgent swirls or flavor bases in our ice creams Small-batch ice cream bases churned to perfect creaminess Limited-edition flavors combinations that customers line up for Assemble and package other delicious frozen dessert treats such as popsicles, ice cream sandwiches and cakes. What you’ll do: Master the MELT Method: Follow all recipes and daily processes to ensure you set the team up for success on your shifts and the shifts that follow. These processes empower and equip our teams. Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly checklists are completed up to MELT standards Follow all MELT SOPs and recipes as written Complete your daily tasks with speed and efficiency such as baking cookies/cakes/crumbles, cooking sauces and jams, making popsicles and ice cream sandwiches, assembling and decorating ice cream cakes, spinning ice cream, and packaging ice cream in various sizes such as cups and pints. Complete other tasks as directed Log your daily production numbers on the production board Ensure product is always ready in a timely manner to go out the door to one of our 5 DFW Scoop Shops. Restock products in the Kitchen following proper FIFO steps Practice Food Safety with Precision - Handle premium ingredients with care and maintain impeccable kitchen standards. Food safety is vitally important for our company. Keep the Kitchen Spotless - Maintain our kitchen as a showcase of cleanliness and organization Collaborate with Creative Teammates - Work alongside fellow ice cream enthusiasts to produce consistent excellence. Communicate positively, timely, and effectively with team members. Approach problems with a positive mindset. Be proactive in your work. We strive for consistency through preparedness, even when flexibility is required. Be vulnerable and transparent. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you’ve hit a road block. Take full responsibility for your work. Own your decisions and learn from your mistakes. Keep a clean and organized workspace, freezer/fridge and kitchen. Grow Your Skills - Learn specialized food production techniques from experienced team members. Lean into curiosity and remain open to growth and development in new skills and new roles Contribute Your Ideas - Help us innovate with new flavors and production improvements. Provide daily constructive feedback and creative ideas about improving our production efficiencies, food safety or quality of product through red and green forms Have fun with your team members! What it takes to SCOOP up this job and ROCK it: Exemplify MELTs Mission & Core Values in all you do Certifications: Food handlers safety certification or willingness to obtain one prior to starting Reliability & Punctuality - Demonstrate dependability that your team can count on Physical Strength: stamina to stand for long periods, repetitive movements, and lift heavy ingredients (50 lbs) Positivity - Have a can do attitude. Be positive and upbeat even when tough a situation arises. Be Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments, such as transitioning from one task to another. Time management skills to balance multiple batches/recipes/tasks at once. Willingness to cross-train and cover different stations as needed. Have a Pep in Your Step - Demonstrate hustle and initiative by working efficiently and proactively—maximizing every step, task, and movement in the kitchen to maintain high output without wasted effort. Be a self starter and be Self-motivated and goal-crushing—move with purpose, stay on task, and knock out production like a pro Passion for Premium Food - Care deeply about quality ingredients and exceptional taste Detail-Oriented Mindset - Recognize that precision in measurements and processes creates consistent excellence Team-Player Energy - Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Be kind and care for your team members. Growth Mindset - Eager to learn new culinary techniques and food production methods. Have a desire for personal growth. Problem-Solving Creativity - Approach challenges with resourcefulness and positive solutions. Have a Proactive Mindset, anticipating issues before they become problems. Written and Communication Skills - Express ideas clearly and listen effectively to teammates. Follow all written document and recipes. What We Offer You: Pay starts at $15.60 per hour No nights or weekends Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more Company-paid life insurance and short term and long term disability insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more MELT is growing and there is an opportunity for upward growth within our company Potential for developing skills and gaining experience of many kinds Discounts on merchandise and ice cream purchases Weekly Pint Perks! Experience: Minimum Requirements: Food Handler's certification (required, can be obtained after hiring) Basic kitchen safety knowledge Ability to follow detailed written recipes and instructions Basic math skills for measuring and portioning Preferred Experience (Not Required): 12 months experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or food production setting Experience with high-volume food preparation A position where speed and urgency is important - ex. Line Cook Basic understanding of baking principles and techniques Familiarity with kitchen equipment (mixers, blenders, measuring tools) Transferable Skills We Value: Experience in detail-oriented work environments (any industry) Background in crafts or hobbies requiring precision (baking at home counts!) Customer service experience showing attention to quality Experience working under time constraints while maintaining standards Previous Shift Lead or Key Holder positions that show reliability and leadership skills About Melt Ice Creams: Melt Ice Creams is a local creamery founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 2014! We take great pride in making high-quality premium ice creams with housemade sauces and inclusions. MELT has five scoop shops around DFW, a commissary kitchen named the Joy Factory, a catering and vending team, and a wholesale department. We pride ourselves in serving happy ice creams and happy experiences for our customers and team members alike. Every day, our team creates more than just ice cream – we craft the best 5 minutes of our customers' day! Ready to create happiness by the scoop? Apply today and tell us why you'd be a perfect addition to our kitchen team! 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