Bakery - Mixer Bakery Manufacturing (1st Shift and 2nd Shift)

Description

Join Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as a Bakery Mixer and be part of a passionate team that creates high-quality baked goods for our customers. In this full-time role, you'll mix and batch ingredients according to strict recipes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and food safety every step of the way. From operating mixers to maintaining sanitation standards, you'll play an essential role in keeping our bakery production running smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and master cake, pie, roll, and icing mixes.
• Produce high-quality mixes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Read and follow recipes accurately to ensure product consistency.
• Properly handle products, use equipment safely, and follow food safety practices.
• Operate all scales, mixers, meters, and related equipment.
• Check dough and mixture temperatures for every batch to maintain quality.
• Set up and break down the mixing area daily.
• Load and unload ingredients into mixing bowls and replenish bins as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, following SQF and sanitation guidelines.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate production records.
• Follow HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and SQF protocols to ensure food safety compliance.
• Notify supervisors of any quality, food safety, or equipment concerns.
• Absorb and implement new procedures and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• One to five years of experience in food service or food manufacturing preferred.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Accurately measure, mix, and track production to maintain quality standards.
• Use sound judgment when addressing mixing or batching issues.
• Work effectively with bakery associates and supervisors.
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes, measurements, and production reports.
• Maintain consistent attendance and meet production schedules.
• Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, long shifts, and varying start times.

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in a production environment with exposure to cold and refrigerated areas.
• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Hands-on use of industrial mixers, scales, and related equipment.
• Must follow food safety and sanitation protocols at all times.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare upon eligibility.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Birthday PTO.
• Referral bonuses.
• Shift differential on eligible shifts.
• Competitive pay.

About Ukrop’s

We are a family-founded company with deep roots in the Richmond community. We value teammates who are Honest, Safe, Helpful, and Ingenuitive. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects those values every day.