{"id":6118,"date":"2026-04-30T09:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ymcaowensound.on.ca\/jobboard\/job\/ice-cream-stand-and-food-truck-associate\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:13:21","slug":"ice-cream-stand-and-food-truck-associate","status":"publish","type":"job_listing_board","link":"https:\/\/www.ymcaowensound.on.ca\/jobboard\/job\/ice-cream-stand-and-food-truck-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Cream Stand and Food Truck Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ice Cream Stand &amp; Food Truck Associate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Company:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Elephant Thoughts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Location:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Bodega Cafe &amp; Pantry, Hanover, Ontario<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Hours Per Week: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 28 hours per week (Wednesday-Sunday)<\/span><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>Direct Report: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Culinary Instructor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Wage:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> $17.60\/hr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Job Type:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Part-time \/ Flexible Scheduling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: on\/about May 13th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who We Are:<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Elephant Thoughts, we transform lives through education. As a registered Canadian charitable organization, we are dedicated to unleashing the potential of youth facing barriers&mdash;nurturing future leaders who value community, creativity, and meaningful connection. Through initiatives like our ice cream stand and food truck, we create hands-on learning opportunities that build confidence, responsibility, and real-world job skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who You Are:<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elephant Thoughts is looking for enthusiastic Ice Cream Stand &amp; Food Truck Associates who enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This role is ideal for youth who are flexible and able to work a mix of weekday and weekend shifts, including daytime and evening hours. Whether you&#8217;re serving customers, preparing menu items, or helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, you take pride in being reliable, friendly, and adaptable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don&rsquo;t need extensive experience- just a willingness to learn, an interest in food service, and a commitment to providing great customer experiences. If you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with your community, and being part of a mission-driven organization, this role is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be available for a mix of weekday and weekend shifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Daytime, evening, and occasional later-evening hours required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Serve ice cream, beverages, and food truck menu items efficiently and accurately<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide excellent customer service with a positive and welcoming attitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Operate point-of-sale (POS) system and handle cash 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