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How to Format an Ice Cream Server Resume
As an ice cream server, you can take one of two approaches to formatting your resume. If you have less than three years of experience, use a functional resume to focus on skills related to your food handling and customer service knowledge. Candidate A uses this format to create multiple sections dedicated to skills and their related responsibilities while downplaying a lack of experience with a shortened work history section. For example, they listed ice cream specialties such as blending ingredients or making rolled ice cream under food handling to demonstrate rare skills.
We recommend a work history format like the chronological or hybrid resume if you have over three years of experience, like Candidate B. These two formats create a chronological timeline of your previous jobs and help you highlight the gradual growth of your job responsibilities and skills.
1. Candidate A - Functional Resume
Candidate Info
- 2 years of experience
- 1 year at this job
- HS High School Diploma
Professional Skills
Food Service
- Serve ice cream, sundaes, ice cream cake and coffee beverages.
- Maintain a clean food prep station, serving areas and equipment.
- Assist in preparing and cooking fresh waffle cones, marshmallows and ice cream cakes.
Customer Service
- Collect money for customer transactions.
- Made ice cream cones, milkshakes and other customer orders according to their requests.
- Provide customers with local ingredient and nutritional product information when asked.
2. Candidate B - Hybrid Resume
Candidate Info
- 4 years of experience
- 3 years at this job
- AS Statistics
Work History
Ice Cream Server, Cold Scoop Creamery
June 2019 - present, Silverton, OR
- Serve ice cream, sundaes and coffee beverages to an hourly average of 42 guests.
- Processed transactions via POS system.
- Assist in food preparation and storage.
- Occasionally helped out in sister store when locations were short on staff.
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Candidate Info
year in workforce
months at this job
Transfer
Ice Cream Server
Created specialized ice cream combinations
- Provided many forms of customer service
- Utilized POS systems to perform financial transactions
- Maintained store cleanliness and appearance
- Assisted in food preparation and storage
- Assisted at sister store as well as delivered supplies to both stores
- Helped train new employees of in using equipment
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics Option
Ice Cream Server/barista
Served ice cream, coffee beverages and pastries.
- Maintained a clean work environment; performed closing and opening duties
- Promoted the brand and offered positive customer service
- Explained local ingredient sources, the importance of sustainability, and product nutritional information with a focus on gluten-free and dairy-free foods.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Public Health
Ice Cream Server
- Collaborated with 4 to 5 other employees to complete various opening and closing duties to keep the ice cream shop up to code
- Made ice cream cones, milkshakes and other orders for customers according to their requests
- Collected money for customer transactions
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Business
Psychology
Ice Cream Server
- Provided excellent service to customers by greeting them with a smile and responding quickly and efficiently to their requests
- Effectively handled cash register, including cash, debit and credit card transactions
- Maintained cleanliness of store to exceed customer standards
- Promoted cheerful work environment for customers and coworkers
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Photography
Associate of Arts
Ice Cream Server
Managed employees ensuring a productive workspace
- Took inventory of and placed orders maintaining a functional stock of supplies
- Prepared food for cleaned workstations keeping a clean and sanitary environment
- Trained employees on all levels of operations within - Handled sales and customer interactions
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Business Administration
Ice Cream Server
Take customer orders
- Served ice cream, foods, and beverages to customers
- Worked on cash register to receive payments and return changes.
- Performed cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and keep equipments and facilities sanitary.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Political Science
Manager, Ice Cream Server
- Managed a team of 15 servers, created master calendar and schedules for employees
- Placed orders and served customers
- Operated the cash register
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees
- Responsible for opening and closing the Ice Cream Shop
- Responsible for checking inventory
- Placed orders for shipment and signed for new shipments when received
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Ice Cream Server
Scoop ice cream to use to the scooper to put as many scoops for ice cream along with how to scoop the ice cream when the ice cream is hard or not
- Bus tables cleaning up after customers leave our establishment to get ready for the next set of customers
- Customers service skills which include accurately measuring ice cream and adding tax
- Serve food if there was not a server available I would be the server that is if the kitchen was open
- Knowledge of products which includes customizing orders based on allergens and calories
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Hostess/ice Cream Server
Assisted with opening and closing restaurant.
- Greet and sat customers to their seats as well as assisted co workers with serving drinks and menus.
- Prepared different desserts upon customers request.
- Assisted with answering phone calls to take to-go orders.
- Used register to complete customer's payment either by cash or credit card.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Ice Cream Server/ Cook
Managed cash drawer and count back correct amount of change
- Customer service including, be friendly and responsive to customer needs in a fast paced environment
- Completed daily cleaning tasks in a timely manner
- Trained new employees to make desserts and food
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Marketing
Management
Cashier/ice Cream Server
- Ensured customer satisfaction, processed orders, and addressed complaints
- Managed financial transactions
- Prepared and handled food
Candidate Info
year in workforce
months at this job
Finance And Accounting Management
Ice Cream Server
Performed daily tasks to keep the store up to health code
- Prepared ice cream deserts for patrons
- Managed point of sale transactions
- Received an award for excellent customer service
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Health Administration
Medical Training
Ice Cream Server
Welcomed and greeted customers
- Ensured that orders were repeated for accuracy
- Operated cash register to process payments
- Stocked store supplies and sanitized work and customer areas
- Accommodated customers' needs and wants
- Assisted in taking and preparing orders for customers
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Student
Much Community Service Thru My Sorority
Ice Cream Server
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
- Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
- Examine order to ensure that they contain required items.
- Take food orders and relay orders to serving counters so they can be filled.
- Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws.
- Prepare food items, such as ice cream or beverages.
- Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
- Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Microsoft Certified, And Summa
Ice Cream Server
- Welcome customers and fulfill orders
- Responsible for washing of dishes and replacement of ice cream pans
- Fulfill cake orders by constructing and decorating with ice cream
- Sell pre-packaged ice cream and pre-made ice cream cakes
- Cashier/Cash handling
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Environmental Studies
Ice Cream Server
Received goals with manager in daily meeting
- Managed time quickly and efficiently
- Helped co- workers with quick and enjoyable service
- Handled responsibilities during busy hours
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Science
Science
Ice Cream Server
- Helped to train new employees
- Cash handling
- Greatly improved customer service skills
- Gained more knowledge about food safety and sanitation
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server
Scooped Ice Cream
- Restocked Ice Cream & Other Supplies
- Helped Customers and Cashed Out Transactions
- Maintained Clean/Organized Work Area
- Prepared Smoothies
- Prepared Milk Shakes
- Served Soft Serve
- Worked With Different Recipes to Make Deserts
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Ice Cream Server
Take and prepare to-go orders. Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment for food and beverages.
- Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
- Balance receipts and payment in cash registers when closing.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Diesel And Industrial Technology
Ice Cream Server / Cashier
Provided excellent customer service
- Handled cash transactions while working a register
- Served ice cream and waited on tables
- Prepared and cooked food
- Stocked merchandise
- Maintained cleanliness of store
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Bachelor of Science
Ice Cream Server
Customer service
- Handled money and used cash register
- Kept workplace clean and sanitized at all times
- Carried in new 5 gallon tubs of ice cream
- Took out garbage at the end of the night and thoroughly cleaned the shop
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Creative Writing
Ice Cream Server and Waitress
- Meet or exceed daily sales goals
- Sort hundreds of donated items into categories for placement in store and shipping
- Stock products and price at a rate of 80-100 items per hour
- Collaborate with team members and management to maintain store appearance
- Run cash register and bag merchandise accurately and efficiently
- Greet customers and help them find merchandise
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Management Information System
Ice Cream Server
Ice Cream Mixer
- Fast pace working environment where you have to communicate with your customers and sing.
- Provided quality customer service throughout the day and listening to their request on what to add into their ice cream.
- Had to stand throughout the day
- The best experience I got from working at [company name] is Multi-Tasking, you had to mix ice cream, make smoothies, cashing customers out, and sing at the same time.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Business Administration Focused
Ice Cream Server
Local favorite Ice Cream Parlor
- Prepare and serve soft drinks and ice cream dishes, such as ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cones, banana splits, and flurries using memorized recipes and methods or following directions to ensure a consistent product
- Clean glasses, soft serve machine, milkshake mixer, and all surfaces
- Verified and totaled customers payment and returned change accordingly
- Thank customers for their business and ensured they were satisfied with their service
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server
Kept the restaurant neat, stocked and clean.
- Prepared new ice cream flavors every week.
- Responsible for monetary duties at cash registers.
- Made certain that customers were receiving the help they needed in a timely manner.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server
Welcoming the guests with proper verbiage and probing for their food order politely
- Tabulated guests purchases and handled large transactions
- Responsible for accuracy of register
- Maintained cleanliness of establishment
- Opened and closed store
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Sociology
Sociology
Ice Cream Server
- Created specialty ice cream creations for customers
- Made waffle cones
- Interacted with and provided excellent customer service
- Used cash register daily
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Veterinary Technology
Ice Cream Server
Serve desserts, hot dogs, and drinks to customers.
- Administer gift cards and refunds.
- Clean trash bins and tables in the yard.
- Fill large orders for ice cream flavors.
- Helped to eliminate the problem of missing money by reporting a coworker.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Art
Ice Cream Server
Taking customer's orders
- Making ice cream dishes and other frozen desserts
- Preparing hot foods, making cakes and cleaning
- Working register
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Ice Cream Server
Handling money
- Working with people
- Increasing sale of ice
- Supervision of children from ages 6-12
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Customer/ice Cream Server
- Obtained a Food Handling Health Card
- Served and took customer orders
- Performed monetary transactions
- Purchased and restocked supplies
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Professional Photography
Ice Cream Server/key Holder
Responsible for opening and closing the store. Includes set up, break down and keeping track of the register.
- Supervised other employees
- Served customers
- Applied coupons and returns when needed
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Audio Production
Busser/ice Cream Server
- Used manual register
- Maintained and up to date inventory log
- Served customers in a timely manner
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server
Greet guests as they enter [company name]
- Help guest with orders and samples
- Learn menu to provide adequate service
- Keep freezers well stocked
- Keep store clean and clear tables as guests leave
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Esthetics
Cosmetology
Liberal Arts
Ice Cream Server
- Operate cash register.
- Cleaned and maintain work area and equipment.
- Track all inventory products and dates.
- Responsible for opening and closing the shop
- Offer free samples and upsell product.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Business Management
Ice Cream Server
- Served Ice Cream and guests at their tables
- Worked on the drive through team taking orders
- Took guests orders and cashiered at the front counter
- Functioned as a team player to keep the store clean
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Radiologic Technology
Ice Cream Server
Make desserts for waiting customers.
- Assisting in putting away supplies and stocking appropriate areas.
- Cashing out and placing money in correct location at night.
- Cleaning and locking up at night.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Administrative Assistant
Ice Cream Server
Customer Service
- Money handling and cashier experience
- Cleaning and organized of shop
- Fast paced Environment
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Science
Science
Ice Cream Server
Served customers ice cream, and processed payments with cash register
- Stocked items in stock room
- Stocked new products to shelves
- Organized shelves for orderly appearance
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Ice Cream Server
Made ice cream
- Prepared hot meals
- Worked front register
- Wiped down tables, swept floors, cleaned bathrooms
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Psychology
Ice Cream Server
- Operating a POS system
- Handling money transactions
- Providing customer service
- Stocking
- Managing opening and closing procedures
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Waitress/ice Cream Server
Waited on customers
- Ran food out
- Handled money
- Ran register
- Answered phone calls
- Served ice cream
- Cleaned up at closing
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server/cashier
Provide customers with good customer service.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Took orders for customers.
- Stocked the position with napkins, utensils and supplies.
- Served ice cream.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Nursing
Sales Associate/ice Cream Server
- Customer Service
- Checked in stock daily
- Closed store including janitorial work
- Continuous janitorial work
- Trained new employees
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
High School Diploma
Ice Cream Server / Shift Leader
- Assist customers with their orders
- Manage employees breaks
- Made drops/grabbed change from safe
- Daily checklist before closing
- Cashier
Candidate Info
year in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Psychology
Cashier & Ice Cream Server
- Clean the stone at closing
- Serve, and restock ice cream and "mix-ins"
- Customer comments, monthly bonuses and personal tips.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Criminology
Ice Cream Server
- Operated cash register
- Performed customer service skills
- Served Ice Cream
- Resolved customer complaints
- Counted/Handled money
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How would you describe an ice cream server on a resume?
How you describe your experience as an ice cream server depends on what jobs you apply for. If you’re interested in working for a new ice cream parlor, focus on your customer service and safe food-handling experiences, such as scooping speeds, order memorization, food preparation or ice cream knowledge.
If you’re changing careers, focus on transferable resume skills. These skills relate to your ability to work with others. They can include soft skills like attention to detail, customer service, verbal communication and organization, hard skills like physical stamina, memorization of rules and regulations, or math skills.
How do you explain server skills on a resume?
You can share your ice cream server skills under three strategic resume sections: your resume objective/summary statement, work history and skills sections.
- Resume Objective or Summary Statement: This two- to three-sentence introduction is your resume’s marketing pitch. You can effectively snag a hiring manager’s attention by using this space to describe job-relevant skills such as making stir-fried or rolled ice cream, mixing in toppings or sanitizing service stations.
- Work History: This detailed timeline builds on the impression you made with your summary statement. Use this space to describe your serving responsibilities: “Worked in a well-trafficked ice cream shop and processed four-item orders in under three minutes.”
- Skills: This six- to eight-item list is your last chance to demonstrate your customer service and ice cream serving skills. Avoid repeating previously mentioned skills to create an informative, rounded resume.
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