Production Specialist
On-siteBrentwood Contra Costa County, California, United States
Job Summary
Produce doughnuts and related products by preparing dough, glazing, filling, and icing ingredients according to approved recipes. Operate production equipment including proofers, fryers, glazers, and mixers while maintaining equipment cleanliness and performing basic troubleshooting. Monitor product quality, manage inventory rotation, and complete production logs to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. Clean workstations, floors, and tools using "clean as you go" procedures throughout the shift. Support shop operations through teamwork and adapt to fast-paced schedules involving early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read, write, and identify numbers
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to safely operate production equipment and follow safety procedures
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Standing and walking for extended periods during the work shift
- Lifting and carrying ranges: 0–10 lbs: Frequent
- Lifting and carrying ranges: 11–25 lbs: Frequent
- Lifting and carrying ranges: 26–50 lbs: Frequent
- Lifting and carrying ranges: 51–75 lbs: Occasional with assistance
- Frequent lifting of ingredient bags, dough containers, racks, trays, and production supplies
- Pushing and pulling approximately 10–40 lbs of force occasionally
- Frequent use of hands for mixing, glazing, processing, packaging, cleaning, and equipment operation
- Ability to follow detailed recipes, formulas, and production procedures
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and product quality standards
- Ability to manage multiple production tasks simultaneously
- Ability to identify and correct quality issues
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to adapt to changing production needs and priorities
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Desired Qualifications
- Previous food production, bakery, manufacturing, or kitchen experience
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