Calling All Alumni!

Fondest memory serving a guest

Having fun with my co-workers and serving the community. And all the free food I could eat. Especially the mistakes!

What I learned at Anderson's

Being on time and helping others. And Keith working me like a dog so I could have a Saturday night off! 😂

Best advice for a new trainee

Never give up! Hard work is good. And be a valuable employee!

More from my time at Anderson's

I enjoyed everything about it and I would do it all over again.Some of the best years of my life.

Fondest memory serving a guest

Meeting new people every day was very exciting to me!

What I learned at Anderson's

Always smile, be polite and be on-time!

Best advice for a new trainee

The greatest part about eating a cone is not having the ice cream fall in your lap, so make sure you cone to cream base is solid and always have a really nice top!

More from my time at Anderson's

I remember closing one night on a Friday and some trainees were mopping the floor. The trainee comes to me and says “there are so many sprinkles on the floor, it’s so hard to mop them! I told this person to “use a little elbow grease”. The trainee comes back about 20 mins later and says to me; “I can’t find the elbow grease!”.

Fondest memory serving a guest

All the busy summer evenings with lines out the door & no end in sight!

What I learned at Anderson's

Importance of hard work and having fun while doing it

Best advice for a new trainee

Practice makes perfect!

More from my time at Anderson's

I remember training for the NT store opening at the Union Rd store (some in the basement), the guest star visit for the World's Largest Disco, training new staff at NT & NF, opening the Niagara Falls location with one of the first drive thrus. Now the NFB location is the first stop off the plane when my family is back to visit!

Fondest memory serving a guest

The people I met along the way! Andersons only hired great people. We would have so much fun together! I get to say that I got to work with my two younger brothers at my first job. I loved decorating cakes and writing on the boards!

What I learned at Anderson's

“If you have time to lean you have time to clean!” Just good work ethic and positive guest service and interactions.

Best advice for a new trainee

You will never have another job that prepares you like Andersons does! Take it all in, have fun and be yourself! Don’t be afraid to ask questions!

More from my time at Anderson's

It was the best first job and I hope everyone is doing well!

Fondest memory serving a guest

Hmmmm….., I really loved the “regulars” that would come in.. having their order ready for them and watching them smile

What I learned at Anderson's

Everything!! Being kind, going the extra mile, BDT, what hard work is, paying attention to details, how to be part of a team, loyalty, how to handle disagreements…

Best advice for a new trainee

Take pride in your work!! Work hard, keep the Anderson’s tradition alive!!!

More from my time at Anderson's

It was more than a job!! I met the most wonderful people there… people I still talk too! Even my daughters worked at Anderson’s during high school and college:-)

Fondest memory serving a guest

Working with Greta and Carl, Holly, Anne, Jack Anderson and their cousins, the Hofert kids, along with a bunch of kids from our church. Spending long hours standing, picking up in the parking lot at 11 at night, enjoying the fun of becoming a close family, eating loads of roast beef sandwiches and custard, getting to know customers that returned again and again.

What I learned at Anderson's

To be careful, to be kind to people (no matter what mood they were in), to follow instructions; to be to work on time with a good attitude.

Best advice for a new trainee

Listen and be kind. Be ready to give your all. Be calm. Everyone makes mistakes.

More from my time at Anderson's

I loved it!

Fondest memory serving a guest

An older gentleman was ordering a Mexican Sundae and asked me what do you call an Mexican Sundae without the nuts? A Senorita! 🤣🤣🤣.

What I learned at Anderson's

Perseverance. Leadership. Team work.

Best advice for a new trainee

Just keep smiling. Making those cones gets easier with practice.

More from my time at Anderson's

It was a great experience and made so many memories and friends over the years. I still reference lessons learned and re-tell stories often. I also hold other restaurants to the same standards we kept at Anderson's. If the service is poor or the store is dirty ( I remember all the Lisa Sorrentino look spots! ) I don't give it a second chance.

Fondest memory serving a guest

Meeting my husband there as well as my best friend who is the godmother to our son.

What I learned at Anderson's

I am a teacher now and it taught me how to work with people and enjoy the job that you have. I loved working there so much!

Best advice for a new trainee

Enjoy it! It was some of the best memories of my life and it went too quickly.

More from my time at Anderson's

I really, truly made so many great memories there and so many friends.

Fondest memory serving a guest

The smile on the faces of the customers especially the kids when you had them tha cone with all the sprinkles !!

What I learned at Anderson's

Customer service- How to speak to people and vice versa

Best advice for a new trainee

Great place to work! Keep trying at those cones you’ll get it!!

More from my time at Anderson's

So many memories on Union rd. Great managers Maureen, Tasha, Kim Harlach Kim fragner

I actually met my husband there! We meet there and are now married!

Fondest memory serving a guest

Seeing the smiles of the young kids.

What I learned at Anderson's

How to lead by example. On my first day one of the managers held a how to clean the bathrooms class prior to opening for the day. Seeing a manager do the grunt work set the tone for all of us.

Best advice for a new trainee

Have fun, be jovial and remember to smile.

More from my time at Anderson's

The staff was close knit at each location. I worked at NT, Main St and Sheridan. Each location was like a family. We hung out after work and it helped the comrade in work!! Best Job Ever!!

Fondest memory serving a guest

I loved night when there was a line out the door and we were running around working to serve everyone!

What I learned at Anderson's

Customer service! Still helps me today as a high school counselor 😁 I also feel really cool anytime there is a custard machine and I know exactly how to make a cone!

Best advice for a new trainee

Work hard and build friendships with your coworkers. I still talk to many of the people I worked with at Andersons!

More from my time at Anderson's

This was my first job and I have so many fond memories and friendships that were made!

Fondest memory serving a guest

I loved working Halloween evening and seeing the kids in costume

What I learned at Anderson's

It was my first job so was the beginning of working with lots of different people with opinions perspectives. So learned how to get the job done despite differences

Best advice for a new trainee

Have fun and enjoy the mistake freezer!

More from my time at Anderson's

Loved the food we offered always felt great about the product! The bar was much higher for cleanliness, professionalism & friendliness than at other food places i worked at after so they should be proud of the establishment and the high bars across the board for standards.

Fondest memory serving a guest

Long, hot, busy summer nights- always had so much fun closing the store with great coworkers!

What I learned at Anderson's

I very much learned to appreciate how special and valuable local, family run businesses are (better quality product, better working environment, more community engagement

Best advice for a new trainee

Although it is hard work, make sure you appreciate what a fun job you have!

More from my time at Anderson's

I have lived in Ohio for 15+ years now but make several trips back to Buffalo each year and we ALWAYS stop in to Anderson's. So happy my kids get to share the experience!

Fondest memory serving a guest

Having the sweetest regulars and being the best part of their day and them being the best part of mine.

What I learned at Anderson's

Balance is key in all things.

Best advice for a new trainee

Always do your best and don't be afraid to admit when you don't know something, it's far better to admit when you're not sure than to make it up.

More from my time at Anderson's

Learned a lot about myself and others and how to work within the limitations of each.

Fondest memory serving a guest

Seeing the baseball/softball teams come together, serving all the littles their “twist with rainbow sprinkles”, closing at night in the summer was fun, puddle jumping in the parking lot after the rain!

What I learned at Anderson's

How important knowing the family history of local businesses you work for is- it definitely helps you to invest more and care deeply about keeping their legacy alive through your work

Best advice for a new trainee

Learn about Carl & Greta, be proud to be a part of a western New York community staple, enjoy your job!

More from my time at Anderson's

We love Betty!