Production Specialist – KKD 903 Andersen Road (Vancouver, WA)

WKS Restaurant Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group is seeking a Production Specialist to prepare high-quality doughnuts and maintain a clean production area. Responsibilities include operating equipment, adhering to safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have basic math skills and the ability to lift weights. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exceeding guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required for production tasks.
• Ability to identify and work with numbers effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills to engage with guests.

Responsibilities

• Produce doughnuts to meet Krispy Kreme standards.
• Prepare ingredients using correct formulas.
• Operate doughnut-making equipment safely.

Skills

Basic math skills

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Pay Range: $16.28 – $26.00

Listed wages are based on company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based on factors such as: restaurant brand, experience, education, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.

Overview of Position

Production specialists are responsible for preparing all products, including doughnuts, fillings, icings, and brews, as needed for all shifts. These products must meet Krispy Kreme standards and exceed guest expectations. Teamwork, a clean, professional appearance, enthusiasm, and a high energy level are necessary throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Production

• Produce doughnuts that meet Krispy Kreme standards.
• Prepare all ingredients necessary for doughnut production – brew, dough, glaze, fillings, and icings – using the correct formulas.
• Complete a proper production schedule on a regular basis, always seeking to minimize waste.

Equipment Operation

• Operate doughnut-making equipment and adhere to the company product standards identified in the Production Specialist Employee Training Manual.
• Operate processing equipment and adhere to the company product standards identified in the Processing Specialist Employee Training Manual.
• Utilize basic trouble-shooting and problem-solving steps.

Safety and Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, neat uniform at all times.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation standards.
• Practice "clean as you go" practices to maintain a clean work environment.

Leadership

• Uphold an ethic of teamwork with fellow crew members.
• Maintain a sincere and courteous demeanor with both crew members and especially guests.
• Work with management to improve performance and implement new initiatives.
• Have the desire to learn and grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to identify numbers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently or up to 25 pounds constantly.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements

• Physically active, including mopping, sweeping, pushing, lifting, carrying, grasping, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, standing, using scales, cleaning work area and equipment, reading and writing, communicating with guests and co-workers, climbing steps and/or ladders, and moving throughout work areas.

Visual Acuity Requirements

• Must be able to use measurement equipment, read labels and schedules, and recognize colors on cleaning agent labels.

Working Conditions

• The crew member is subject to inside environmental conditions. Activities occur inside.
• If the production area is not air-conditioned, in the summer the crew member may be subject to extreme heat; temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• When doughnuts are being produced, the crew member is subject to noise in the production/processing area; there is sufficient noise to cause the crew member to shout in order to be heard above the noise.