Careers · Vol. 01Est. Des Moines, IA

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WE'RE HIRINGSUNNY HUMANSWITH STICKY HANDS.

We're building Des Moines' cheeriest scoop shop, bakery, and pink food truck — one over-the-top sundae at a time. If you love people, dessert, and dancing behind a counter, keep reading. This one might be for you.

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Chapter I — The Manifesto

Five things we believe about
dessert, people, and joy.

Serve every scoop with a smile.

We're in the joy business first, dessert second. Guests remember warmth long after the sprinkles have melted — bring yours to every shift.

The pink truck goes everywhere.

Weddings, birthdays, block parties, corporate lawns — you might be prepping cones at 9 AM and slinging sundaes at a park by 7 PM. Bring energy for the road.

Bake late. Dream loud.

We're a scratch kitchen. If you love the smell of butter at 6 AM and want to invent the next signature flavor, this is your happy place.

Weekends belong to sprinkles.

Our busiest hours are Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. This job trades a traditional 9–5 for a stack of the best memories of your summer.

Grow with a family, not a franchise.

We are locally owned, fiercely independent, and building something we'll be proud of in ten years. Come help us write chapter one.

Chapter II

The non-negotiables.

Every crew member ships against these. Read carefully — you'll be asked to check every box.

①

Be old enough for the role

Full-time crew must be 18+. Part-time crew must be 16+. No exceptions.

②

Adapt to fast-paced service

Peak hours move fast. Stay unflappable, keep the line moving, keep the vibe high.

③

Serve every scoop with a smile

Warmth is the house recipe. Every guest gets it — every single time.

④

Travel to food truck events

Weddings, festivals, private gigs. Reliable transportation is a must.

⑤

Weekends AND weekdays

Our busiest shifts are Fri–Sun. Availability across both is essential.

⑥

Lift ~25 lbs, stand for long shifts

Ice cream tubs are heavy, shifts are on your feet. Physically comfortable with both.

⑦

Willingness to certify

Willing to obtain a food-handler certification within your first 30 days.

⑧

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Standard I-9 documentation on your first day.

your turn

Tell us who you are.

No cover letter template needed — just be honest, warm, and specific. All fields marked * are required.

The basics

Full Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

City *

State *

Which role?

Are you looking for Full-time or Part-time? *

How many hours per week are you available? *

Earliest start date *

Which days are you available? (select all that apply)

Preferred shifts

A little about you

Previous experience (jobs, volunteering, school clubs — anything!) *

Why do you want to work at The Toasted Cone? *

What's your favorite ice cream flavor? 🍦

Where can we find you online?

(optional but appreciated)

Instagram handle

LinkedIn URL

TikTok / Portfolio / Other links

Attach your docs

Resume * (PDF or Word, max 8MB)

Upload your resume

Additional documents (optional — cover letter, references, portfolio, cert. Any file type, max 8MB)

Add any other file

The non-negotiables

select Full-time / Part-time first

Choose Full-time or Part-time above to load your acknowledgements — the age requirement differs (18+ for full-time, 16+ for part-time).

Signed & sent

Type your full name to sign *

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