Donut Maker

Wilson's Orchard; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson's Orchard is seeking energetic individuals to join our bakery team in Des Moines, IA. You will weigh dry ingredients, bring liquids to the right temperature, and blend batter to produce beautiful donuts. You’ll fill hoppers, monitor fryer oil, and keep the bakery clean at shift end.

Must be 16 years or older to apply. Teamwork is essential as you may assist other bakery tasks as needed. The role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment and a strong work ethic to help produce

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Positive attitude under pressure.
• Ability to measure ingredients and follow instructions/procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Proper handling of knives and food equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weigh dry ingredients and bring liquids to the right temperature for batter.
• Fill hoppers with batter and maintain fryer oil levels.
• Ensure a fresh and appealing product.
• Follow health code procedures including sanitation.
• Operate and sanitize bakery equipment safely.
• Clean the work area and equipment after shift.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by bakery manager or owner.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Measure ingredients

Follow procedures

Fast-paced

Work ethic

Job description

This is a job for an energetic person that loves to make beautiful, delicious donuts and likes to be on the move! This individual will weigh out dry ingredients, get liquid ingredients to the right temperature and then blend all together leading to beautiful, delicious donut batter. We have others that run the fryer, so this individual will mainly fill the hoppers with the batter they make, keep the fryer oil filled and clean the room and equipment at the end of the shift. We produce thousands of donuts daily! We all help our donut team, and our donut team helps with other tasks in the bakery when able and asked. Must be 16 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Weigh out dry ingredients, get liquid ingredients to the right temperature and then blend all together leading to beautiful, delicious donut batter.
• Fill the hoppers with the batter they make, keep the fryer oil filled and clean the room and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a fresh and appealing product.
• Follow and comply with established health code procedures, including health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all bakery equipment in a safe and proper manner according to procedures required by local health department.
• Clean the work area – wash all counter surfaces, sweep and mop the bakery floors.
• Other duties as assigned by bakery manager or owner.

Requirements

• Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, especially when challenges and difficulties arise.
• Ability to measure ingredients and follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment.
• Must be able to work around and with various food machinery/equipment.
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the bakery.

Other essential job functions

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Reach above and below shoulders and squat.
• Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Our Future

Wilson's Orchard & Farm owner, Paul Rasch shares our vision for the future of our farm and food systems in Iowa

We value growth, collaboration, responsibility, open-mindedness, agility, creativity, and high-functioning teams.

Farmers, chefs, bakers, cider makers, and more! We are dedicated to creating a supportive and team-oriented workplace.

Ciderhouse Restaurant
Mon - Tue (Closed)
Wed - Fri (11am - 9pm)
Sat - Sun (9am - 9pm)