Join the Crew

Being part of the Whiting’s Foods team is about more than serving ice cream and fun foods.

although that is pretty sweet!

Join our food and customer service team to gain great job skills, make lasting friendships, and have a lot of fun.

By working with us, you will be part of a team that creates smiles for our guests and has the opportunity to be part of making someone’s “great day” – every day. Or as we like to say, you’ll be a memory maker.

Current Positions

Apply below!

Don’t Delay, Apply Today!

Summer is right around the corner, don’t miss out on getting hired for your summer job!

A note about our current job opening status:

➡️ Our application is still open, but please note that there are extremely limited positions remaining for those who are 14 and 15 years of age.

➡️ If you are still interested in working this summer and have weekend availability post Labor Day, we encourage you to apply because end of summer and fall opportunities will be available.

➡️ For those of you unable to be hired this year, we look forward to seeing your applications for 2024! Continue to follow us here to stay up-to-date on all things Whiting’s Foods.

Available Positions

  • Food & Customer Service

    This is a quick summary of the job.

  • Rehire Opportunities

    Are you a past member of the crew? Re-apply here!

PERKs OF THE JOB!

  • Free ride passes 🎢

    For you and your friends!

  • Food discounts 🍔

    Generous discounts at all Whiting’s Foods locations.

  • Free healthy snacks 🍎

    To keep you energized and hydrated!

  • Seasonal Bonus Programs 🤑

    $$$$$

  • Flexible scheduling 🕒

    Work around other jobs, school and sports obligations.

  • Work with friends

    …and get paid for referring them!

  • Earn Tips 💰

    Turn your smiles into extra cash.

  • Mental Health Benefits

    We offer one month free virtual therapy through BetterHelp.

  • Free Watsonville Shuttle 🚌

    Runs weekends during the summer!

The Skills learned here will help you in your career.

Gain lifelong job skills today.

In your role at Whiting’s Foods you will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain real-world exposure to how a business works.

  • Develop great resume-building skills.

  • Learn about everything from customer service, inventory management, food preparation, and much more!

  • Whiting’s Foods alumni now work across a variety of industries including law, education, tech, real estate, culinary, marketing and more! Our alumni hold roles at companies like LinkedIn, Apple, Google, Salesforce…just to name a few. 😊

Whitings Foods Employee at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

what our crew is saying

 

“This is a great place to get your first job! You learn so many resume-building skills, there are plenty of opportunities to move up if you want to, and you are treated like part of the family.”

“Great place to work during the summer. You gain tons of experience, meet customers from all around the world, and work with other great people. Scheduling is done online and is the easiest to keep track of. Working right next to the beach is also a plus. For this being my first job, it was definitely worth it.”

“The best thing about working here was how flexible hours were overall. Other perks were working on the beach and all the other fun employees.”