Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift 1

About The Role

We are seeking a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer, you will be accountable for accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications to ensure consistent dough quality, food safety, and production efficiency.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 6:00AM – 2:30PM
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $20.75 – $22.55

Core Accountabilities

• Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and specifications
• Operate and monitor mixing processes to achieve required time, temperature, and dough characteristics
• Verify dough texture and consistency to ensure targeted quality standards are met
• Monitor Rheon Line capacity to ensure dough mixes align with production limits
• Maintain ingredient inventory control, including proper storage and cooler organization
• Document mixing data accurately and maintain clean, sanitized mixing equipment and work areas
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by maintaining a clean workspace and reporting potential contamination or safety concerns

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, procedures, and food safety requirements
• Ability to lift and dump 50‑lb. flour bags for short periods of time
• Ability to pull wheeled dough bowls weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.
• Ability to work in a production environment with temperature controls and sanitation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, baking, or mixing operations
• Familiarity with dough mixing equipment or Rheon Lines
• Experience documenting production or mixing data
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices