Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.75 - $14.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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 a globally recognized brand synonymous with fresh, high-quality doughnuts made using the original recipe developed by its founder. Over the decades, Krispy Kreme has built a reputation for delivering a delicious, iconic product experience, best represented by its Original Glazed doughnut, famous for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth taste. As one of the most beloved sweet treat brands worldwide, Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries and has expanded its reach through a unique network of fresh doughnut shops, leading retail partnerships, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business supporting over 14,000 points of access for customers to enjoy its products.

The company is deeply committed to its purpose of touching and enhancing lives through joy, which drives its day-to-day operations and is reflected in the company’s devotion to its people, communities, and the planet. Krispy Kreme places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. The company continuously invests in community initiatives such as local food bank donations and fundraising efforts, and also prioritizes environmental sustainability through greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and food waste management programs.

The role of Doughnut Maker at Krispy Kreme is a crucial position within each shop, tasked with creating the iconic doughnuts that define the Krispy Kreme brand. As a Doughnut Maker, you will handle the preparation of all ingredients including dough, yeast brew, glaze, fillings, and icings. Your responsibilities will span from accurately weighing ingredients, mixing, and frying doughnuts, to maintaining stringent sanitation and quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers a hands-on experience where you become an integral member of the team contributing directly to delivering the fresh, hot doughnuts that customers have come to love.

Krispy Kreme values individuals who have prior experience with food handling and safety, effective communication abilities, and the flexibility to work any shift. The company supports its employees with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee discount programs, 401K plans, paid time off, education reimbursement, and more. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally within a vibrant culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, while being part of a global brand known for joy and community impact. The employment type is typically full-time or part-time, aligned with operational needs. Krispy Kreme does not sponsor work visas, so candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Overall, this role is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals passionate about food production, quality standards, and contributing positively to a beloved brand’s legacy.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Must have two years of experience in a food handling and safety related job
  • Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have open availability and flexibility to work any shift
  • Must be able to understand weights and measurements
  • Must present self in a professional manner including adhering to uniform standards
  • Must have a commitment to nurture an equitable and unbiased workplace culture
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Travel requirements 0-10 percent

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
  • Professional demeanor and adherence to uniform standards
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and unbiased culture
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Job Duties

  • Prepare all ingredients necessary for doughnut production such as brew, dough, glaze, fillings, and icings
  • Accurately weigh ingredients, measure liquids, mix, and fry doughnuts
  • Record keeping of times and temperatures of all products prepared to ensure freshness and reduce waste
  • Maintain sanitation standards within the production area to ensure proper cleanliness and smooth operation of equipment
  • Follow Krispy Kreme quality standards to satisfy customers
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production
  • Adhere to all safety and hygiene protocols

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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