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Doughnut Maker (768)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
employee discount
401k plan
Paid Time Off
company events
Education Reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
FSA/HSA Plans
Pet insurance

Job Description

Krispy Kreme, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Famous for its iconic Original Glazed doughnut, Krispy Kreme has a long-standing reputation that centers around making fresh doughnuts using the founders' original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop, inviting them to enjoy hot, fresh doughnuts right off the line. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, Krispy Kreme delivers its unique, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts through a network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing ecommerce and delivery business providing over 14,000 fresh points of access worldwide.

The purpose of Krispy Kreme is to touch and enhance lives through the joy its products bring. This mission guides every aspect of the company, from how it treats its people to the way it supports communities and cares for the planet. Krispy Kreme fosters an inclusive culture where everyone's originality is valued, empowering employees to bring their bold, authentic selves to work every day. Additionally, Krispy Kreme actively contributes to social causes through community fundraising initiatives, donations to food banks, and environmental sustainability programs focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and food waste.

The Doughnut Maker role at Krispy Kreme is one of the most critical within the shops. It involves crafting the delicious doughnuts that customers expect while maintaining the highest quality standards. Doughnut Makers prepare all ingredients necessary for production, including the dough, yeast brew, glaze, and fillings. The role requires accurate weighing and measuring of ingredients, mixing, frying doughnuts, and maintaining sanitation standards in the production area to ensure cleanliness and safe operation of equipment. Precise record keeping is essential to ensure the freshness of products and minimize waste.

Krispy Kreme provides extensive training and support, ensuring that employees feel confident and equipped to become key members of the team. The company values effective communication, flexibility, and professionalism among its staff. Employees are expected to represent the brand well, including adhering to uniform standards. This is a full-time position located in Lincoln, NE, operating in person with a work environment that promotes teamwork, personal growth, and celebration of originality.

Overall, working at Krispy Kreme means being part of a global family that loves people, communities, and the planet. This role allows you to develop hands-on skills in doughnut production while contributing to a joyful and inclusive culture dedicated to quality, care, and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Two years of experience in food handling and safety
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Open availability and flexibility to work any shift
  • Ability to understand weights and measurements
  • Steadfast commitment to nurture an equitable, unbiased culture
  • Present self in a professional manner including adhering to uniform standards
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Travel requirements 0-10%

Job Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in a job involving food handling and safety
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to understand weights and measurements
  • Open availability and flexibility to work any shift
  • Steadfast commitment to nurture an equitable, unbiased culture
  • Ability to present self in a professional manner including adhering to uniform standards
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Job Duties

  • Prepare all ingredients necessary for doughnut production - brew, dough, glaze, fillings, and icings
  • Accurately weigh ingredients, measure liquids, mixing, and frying doughnuts
  • Record keeping (times and temperatures) of all products prepared to ensure freshness and reduce waste
  • Maintain sanitation standards within production area to ensure proper cleanliness and smooth operation of equipment
  • Follow safety and quality standards to meet Krispy Kreme's expectations
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production workflow
  • Adhere to uniform standards and present self professionally

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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