Bakery - Production Assistant

Ukrops Homestyle Foods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Birthday PTO

Associate referral bonus

Shift differential

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods in Richmond, VA is seeking a Production Assistant to support bakery production lines, guide team members, and help ensure safety and quality.

You will work with production managers to meet goals, train associates, monitor yields, and uphold HACCP and other standards in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced technical training or experience is a plus.
• Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Lead with preparation of products, schedules and daily flow.
• Ensure products meet specifications and safety guidelines.
• Follow HACCP, SSOP and GMP requirements daily.
• Support inventory control and continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct workflow to meet labor and production objectives.
• Train and develop associates as needed.
• Ensure SQF system compliance and report food safety issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Training & mentoring

Bakery equipment handling

Prioritization

Sanitation & HACCP knowledge

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Flexible schedules

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Advanced technical training

Leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as a Production Assistant and bring your leadership and technical skills to a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment. This full-time, onsite role in Richmond, Virginia, is ideal for individuals with experience in bakery operations who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a key member of our production team, you'll help lead daily operations, ensure food safety standards, and support continuous improvement efforts. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods: What drives us

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

What it's like to be a Production Assistant

As a Production Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our bakery production lines. Whether you're staging materials, setting up equipment, or guiding team members through daily tasks, your leadership and technical expertise will help ensure smooth operations and high-quality output. You'll collaborate closely with production managers and associates to meet goals and uphold our commitment to food safety and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Team Lead with preparation of products, schedules, and daily production flow.
• Ensure the quality of all products manufactured under their direction meet specifications.
• Ensure that all production is done safely and follows all HACCP, SSOP and GMP guidelines.
• Ensure departmental procedures (Just Foods) are adhered to daily, including recipes, certification, and accurate completion.
• Assist with inventory control, continuous improvement, and product development efforts.
• Direct workflow to meet labor and production objectives.
• Stage raw and packaging materials, pans, racks, and supply products as needed.
• Set up production equipment at start, during, and end of shift.
• Verify and calculate batch yields and size adjustments.
• Monitor production and associate morale throughout the shift.
• Communicate frequently with leadership and other departments.
• Assist with training and development of associates.
• Ensure SQF system compliance and report food safety issues.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Advanced technical training/experience a plus.
• Previous leadership experience a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop others.
• Ability to learn specialized bakery production equipment.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Understanding of Sanitation, Food Safety, and HACCP principles.
• Skillful in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in a production plant environment.
• Exposure to cold/refrigerated areas.
• Use of commercial bakery equipment and machinery.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and pushing/pulling.
• Manual dexterity and visual/hearing acuity required.

Benefits

As a full-time associate with Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, you will be offered the following:

• Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Company 401(k) upon eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Birthday PTO
• Associate Referral Bonus
• Shift Differential on eligible shifts
• Competitive Salary
• and more

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer