Oven Operator: Proofer & Bake Specialist

Flowers Foods, Inc.; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a bakery production assistant responsible for proofing and baking according to set standards at our Kentucky plant. The role requires the ability to adjust humidity, temperature, and proofing times to ensure product safety and quality.

You will operate the proofer and oven, manage equipment setup, and monitor the bake process to prevent malfunctions. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in production, 3+ years with oven operation, and familiarity with proofer procedures.

Qualifications

• One or more years of production experience as a helper and three years minimum as an oven operator.
• Working knowledge of proofer procedures.
• No educational prerequisite; must be able to read, comprehend and record necessary information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares proofer by setting humidity and temperature level and proofing time.
• Prepares oven (sets temperature and speed controls).
• Sets up equipment to ensure pan and product flow.
• Checks proofed dough to ensure proper rising and makes adjustments as needed.
• Monitors proof box and oven operation to ensure proper bake and safety.

Skills

Production experience

Oven operation experience

Reading comprehension

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a bakery production assistant responsible for proofing and baking according to set standards at our Kentucky plant. The role requires the ability to adjust humidity, temperature, and proofing times to ensure product safety and quality.

You will operate the proofer and oven, manage equipment setup, and monitor the bake process to prevent malfunctions. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in production, 3+ years with oven operation, and familiarity with proofer procedures.