Doughnut Maker
$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
Clive, IA · On-site
$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
Clive, IA · On-site
$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
Clive, IA · On-site
$11.25 - $14.75/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
Clive, IA · On-site
$11.25 - $14.75/hr
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and ...
$9.93 - $11.08
8% of jobs
$12.12 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.08 - $12.23
19% of jobs
$12.23 - $13.38
19% of jobs
The median wage is $13.90 / hr.
$13.38 - $14.53
10% of jobs
$14.53 - $15.68
3% of jobs
$15.68 - $16.83
7% of jobs
$17.95 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.83 - $17.98
9% of jobs
$17.98 - $19.13
7% of jobs
$19.13 - $20.28
4% of jobs
$20.28 - $21.43
8% of jobs
$21.43 - $22.58
5% of jobs
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A Donut Maker is responsible for preparing, frying, and decorating donuts in a bakery or food establishment. They follow recipes, ensure quality and consistency, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role may also include ingredient preparation, monitoring baking equipment, and packaging finished products. Attention to detail and time management are essential skills for this position.
A typical day for a Donut Maker often starts early, preparing dough, frying donuts, and decorating them before customers arrive. You'll be responsible for monitoring ingredient levels, cleaning equipment, and sometimes assisting with customer service during busy hours. Donut Makers usually work in small teams, coordinating with bakers and front-of-house staff to ensure fresh products are available throughout the day. The work can be fast-paced, especially during mornings or special events, but many find satisfaction in creating treats that bring joy to customers.
To thrive as a Donut Maker, you need practical baking skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with food safety standards, often supported by prior experience in a bakery or food service environment. Expertise in using commercial kitchen equipment like fryers, mixers, and dough sheeters is beneficial, along with a basic food handler's certification. Strong time management, teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes precisely are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for consistently producing high-quality donuts efficiently while maintaining a safe, clean, and collaborative workspace.
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$10.50 - $14.25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 24 days ago
5.3
Based on 171 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
46th of 107 rated fast food restaurants
Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.
Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and in turn, satisfying our customers. You will prepare the dough, the yeast brew, the glaze, and the fillings. Don't worry, we will make sure you know how to do all of that to become a key member of our team.
A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position.
BENEFITS:
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WHY KRISPY KREME?
At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:?
Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
About Krispy Kreme
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.
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