History of Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen, otherwise known as “DQ” is a mix of soft serve ice creams, as well as fast food.  The first store opened way back in 1940 in Illinois.  Today, the headquarters are based in Minnesota.  DQ serves everything from soft serve to hamburgers, as well as hot dogs.  Depending on the store set up, some are opened year round, while others are open during the season such as the Summer.

Job Descriptions / Wage Averages

Cashier: Your sole duties are going to include ringing up customers, taking orders, as well as processing them as well.  You’re going to handle customer complaints, as well as do odd end jobs during slow times.  This job pays an average of $8 to $9 a hour.

Cook: This job is limited to some particular locations.  Your duties will include helping the cashier process orders, as well as cooking fast food orders such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and more.  From time to time, you  may be asked to help with the front, or cleaning of the lobby.  This job pays $7 to $9 a hour.

Shift Manager: You’re going to be in charge of making sure that the shift is running properly.  You’re going to give the employees orders, as well as make sure that the customer is happy.  From time to time, you may have to make decisions involving interactions with customers, etc.  This position pays an average of $9 to $11 a hour.

Team Member: Working as a team member is going to enable you to do many various tasks in the store.  Some of the tasks that you’re going to have to perform are cleaning up the lobby, helping in the back stockroom, cleaning the parking lot, assisting customers with orders and more.  If your store has a drive thru, you will also assist with taking orders here as well.  The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $9 a hour.

General Store Manager: Working as the general store manager is going to entitle you to overseeing the whole operations of things at the restaurant.  You’re going to help assign tasks, create payroll / schedules, as well as answer to the district manager.  You’re going to also do various managerial paperwork, assist other team members when they need help, as well as other various duties.  The average wage is anywhere from $30,000 to $45,000 a year.

The Benefits

Since DQ based stores are franchised own, the benefits are going to vary with your job, depending on your part time, or full time status.  You’re going to have to check with the owner, as all positions are going to be different.

How to apply for the job

DQ is one of the only places that you can’t apply for a job online.  You may apply for a job online, if you’re looking for a corporate gig.  If you want to apply for a job at your local DQ, you must use this store locator to find one near you.  Head into your local store and request an application.

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