Bake Technician

Custom Foods Inc.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Custom Foods Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Bake Technician to ensure our frozen dough products meet strict quality and consistency standards.

The role involves baking and evaluating samples, documenting results on an electronic tablet, and supporting hourly quality checks with FSQA. Join a team that prioritizes food safety, cleanliness, and proactive cross-department collaboration on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good math and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Previous baking, food manufacturing, or quality assurance experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Bake and evaluate samples of bread, pizza, and cookie dough for quality and consistency.
• Document bake-off results using an electronic tablet and communicate issues to management.
• Assist with hourly quality checks and support FSQA activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area in line with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with Production and Sanitation to support plant operations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Self-motivated

Lift up to 20 lbs

Job description

At Custom Foods, we employ Great Dough Heroes to create our SQF-certified, industry-leading, frozen dough. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Bake Technician to help ensure our baked products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Bake and evaluate samples of bread, pizza, and cookie dough for quality and consistency.
• Document bake-off results using an electronic tablet and communicate any issues to management for follow-up.
• Assist the FSQA (Food Safety & Quality Assurance) Technician with hourly quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with food safety and plant standards.
• Collaborate with and provide assistance to other departments, including Production and Sanitation, to support overall plant operations as needed.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good math and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Previous baking, food manufacturing, or quality assurance experience is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift only (Part-time or full-time available)
• Hours and days are negotiable: 4-5 days, Monday-Saturday
• Typical start time between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., ending between 11:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $14.00/hour plus $0.75 shift differential.
• Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees.

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that creates great dough products, we’d love to hear from you!