Certified financial coaches are available to help with investing, banking, credit, budgeting and saving solutions. Licensed counselors provide mental health, grief and relationship support 24/7. Additional legal resources, child and elder care assistance, a pet help center and online training programs are available for whatever life serves up when our team members need it most.

Wellness Incentive – Our belief in the value of wellness and preventive care is so strong we offer a financial incentive for participation in our annual wellness program. Upon completion of the program, Perry’s Ice Cream covers up to 80% of health insurance premiums!  As though that weren’t sweet enough, friendly workplace competitions like step challenges, wellness coaches, and risk-specific coaching offer even more incentive to get active.

Financial Wellness – To set our team members up for success in retirement, pre-tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options are available. we even offer a company matching contribution to enhance the financial wellbeing of our team members.

Work-life Balance – Everyone needs time for what they enjoy most. Paid time off, paid leave of absence programs and a variety of work schedules are a few of the ways we promote work life balance.

Even more good stuff

Additional employee benefits include health, dental, life, vision insurance, and sponsored flu shot and vaccine clinics throughout the year.

Scoop up a delicious career!

If you’re interested in working in a supportive environment that nurtures overall health and career growth, we encourage you to join our team! We have several openings across multiple departments.

Contributors: Kyra Rieker, Jodi Perry, Kristin Rozewski

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Of course, a lot has changed since we churned that first batch in 1932, but many things at our core have stayed the same: like our commitment to quality, delicious ice cream, and always living by our founder’s philosophy, “Make sure you put in enough of the Good Stuff!” At Perry’s the “Good Stuff” is abundant, starting at our people and extending to our products.

At its foundation, the “Good Stuff” includes an understanding of the ingredients and processes we use. For example, did you know each batch of Perry’s is slow-cooked before it’s frozen? Our cooking process gives that added creaminess you’ve come to expect with Perry’s. Beyond that, there are so many things that go into our process to make the perfect batch every time. 

Ice Cream 101 Training Program

Because of the complexities, we have a robust program for our production Team Members called Ice Cream 101 that includes education specific to ice cream manufacturing. This knowledge compliments the hands-on training Team Members experience on the job. The objective of this two-pronged approach is to teach the next generation the art of making quality ice cream.

The program also includes a comprehensive plant tour, understanding ingredients and their functions, freezing and air incorporation, the different types of frozen desserts, and proper documentation. The twelve-hour class is broken into either six or twelve classes and is limited to no more than three students at a time. This is so each enrolled Team Member gets plenty of time for questions with Brian Perry, our Executive Vice President and a member of the 4th Generation of the Perry family, who is very involved with production and processes at Perry’s.

Team Members are provided with a plethora of knowledge on the science behind making our products. By teaching our Team Members about the industry beyond their day-to-day activities in their jobs, it brings more awareness of the role they play in providing high-quality, delicious flavors to Perry’s fans.

You can learn more about our rich and creamy history here.

Does this type of training and experience intrigue you? Check out our open positions and learn more about growing your career with Perry’s here.

Contributor: Kyra Rieker, Gayle Perry Denning & Gabe Buck

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