Doughnut Maker

Saddles, Krispy Kreme

This “back-of-house” position is where it all begins. You take our top secret Krispy Kreme ingredients and put them all together to create the best doughnuts in the world. It’s a big responsibility that demands accuracy, timing and a pride that every doughnut looks and tastes perfect.

Overview of Position: A Doughnut Maker is responsible for preparing all products, including doughnuts, fillings and icings needed for all shifts. These products must meet Krispy Kreme standards (Awesome Freakin’ Doughnuts) and exceed customer expectations. They demonstrate competency in a variety of store practices and procedures and adhere rigorously to store standards. A commitment to teamwork, a clean and professional appearance, enthusiasm, and a high energy level are necessary throughout the shift. One of the most visible jobs in our company, this job requires a clean-as-you-go working mindset and a pleasant disposition. You are the Star of the Doughnut. Theater!

Position Responsibilities:
• Produce doughnuts that meet Krispy Kreme standards by operating doughnut making equipment.
• Prepare all ingredients necessary for doughnut production—dough, glaze, fillings and icings using the correct formula.
• Complete a proper production schedule on a regular basis, always striving to minimize waste.
• Maintain a correct dough schedule to ensure product freshness.
• Inspect all doughnuts and remove any that are misshapen, too small, or otherwise imperfect.
• Stock and rotate racks and display cases to ensure freshness and proper appearance.
• Regularly clean and perform preventive maintenance on doughnut-making equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to convert weights and measurements using the United States metric system.
• Maintain a pleasant and courteous demeanor.
• Practice "Clean as you go" techniques to maintain a clean work area.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness at all times and report all incidents to a supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of store sanitation and cleanliness.
• Report any equipment failure or issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Consistently model all store policies, standards, and practices to ensure efficient processes are maintained and quality product is produced on your shift.
• Coach/train new employees in production.
• Company provides Uniform of 1-Cap, 1-Tee Shirt, and 1-Apron to an employee to be worn during shift. Employee must wear blue jeans (no holes, washout or ripped) and black belt. Non-Slip shoes must be worn at all times. Maintain a clean, neat Glazing Saddles issued uniform at all times.
• Follow all Krispy Kreme standards for Food Safety Program and HACCP Plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:
• Pleasant disposition, friendly, sociable, accommodating nature, and enthusiastic
• Practice "Clean as you go" techniques to maintain a clean work area
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and communicate using the English language

Valued but not required skills and experience:
• Food Service experience
• Experience with basic equipment repair and maintenance
• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb; handle objects, tools or controls; reach with extremities; hear, see and communicate with employees and customers. Must consistently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally overhead. Must be able to fill two (2) doughnuts at one time. Must be able to operate a forklift or pallet jack; pushing or pulling up to 2,500 lbs.