Mixer - Fresh Dough Facility

Panera Bread Fresh Dough Facility is a well-established part of the Panera Bread family dedicated to producing high-quality dough products essential to the brand's delicious baked goods. Panera Bread, a renowned bakery-cafe chain known for its commitment to fresh ingredients and exceptional customer experiences, operates fresh dough facilities to ensure the consistency and quality of their dough used in stores. The fresh dough facility focuses on mixing raw materials with precision and care, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting the production of signature fresh bakery items that customers love. Panera’s commitment to creating a supportive and engaging work environment is evident, offering competitive pay, training, paid time off, and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Additionally, the company promotes a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust, making it a great workplace for motivated and hard-working individuals seeking to build a career in food manufacturing and production.

The role of Dough Mixer at Panera’s Fresh Dough Facility is a crucial entry-level position that starts the dough production process. As a Dough Mixer, you will be responsible for scaling, weighing, and loading raw ingredients into mixers, ensuring the ingredients meet Panera’s standards for quality and flavor. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to rigorous mixing procedures, including recording ingredient lot numbers and temperatures to maintain traceability and product integrity. You will prepare mixing equipment according to standards, report any equipment issues to supervisors, and maintain a clean, safe working environment that complies with FDA Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about food production and safety and who desire to grow within a dynamic team. The work environment is fast-paced, and you will often need to manage multiple tasks independently, while also collaborating with your team to support managers and ensure smooth operations. The position demands physical stamina, manual dexterity for handling equipment, and the ability to perform repetitive motions. Panera offers a supportive and fun workplace where employees can learn, advance their skills, and laugh together. If you enjoy working with food, meeting goals, and being part of a team that values safety and quality above all, this position can be your gateway to a rewarding career in manufacturing and production within one of the most loved bakery brands in the country.