About the role
Rollickin Gelato Cafe is looking for a Gelato Maker to join our kitchen team in Christchurch over the busy summer season. This is a part-time, fixed-term role running from November 2026 to February 2027, to cover our peak holiday period.
Kitchen experience is a real advantage but not essential for this role. If you’ve worked in a commercial kitchen, a bakery or food production, you’ll pick up our methods quickly. You don’t need to be a trained chef, though. We teach you everything in-house, from our recipes and techniques to running the production equipment, so we’d still love to hear from you if you’re keen to learn and available over the holidays.
Hours are higher during your training period and over the holidays. There is a good chance the role will continue as a permanent part-time position after the fixed term ends, depending on business needs and how the season goes.
What you’ll do
Make our gelato fresh, using premium ingredients and the techniques we teach you.
Follow our recipes and quality standards so every batch is consistent.
Keep track of ingredient stock and let us know when supplies are running low.
Follow our food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.
Operate, clean and look after the gelato production equipment.
Keep the kitchen clean and organised throughout your shift.
Work with the front-of-house team to keep the cabinets full on busy days.
Help test new seasonal flavours as your skills grow.
What we’re looking for
Kitchen, bakery or food production experience is strongly preferred.
Understanding of food safety and hygiene in a kitchen environment, or a willingness to learn it properly.
Genuine drive to learn and take pride in your work.
Availability from November 2026 to February 2027, including weekends and public holidays.
Attention to detail and a commitment to doing things the same way every time.
Ability to stay organised and keep up in a busy kitchen.
Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team.
What we offer
Full paid training from our experienced team.
Extra hours during training and over the holidays.
A real pathway to a permanent part-time role.
A friendly, supportive team that recognises good work.
A chance to learn a specialised craft that few people get to try.
About us
Rollickin Gelato is a dedicated gelato café in Christchurch Central. We make authentic, premium gelato using traditional methods and creative new flavours, and we’re proud to be a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.
If you’re eager to learn, available over summer and like the sound of making gelato for a living, apply now. Tell us about any kitchen or food experience you have, and your availability over the holidays.