Donut Fryer/Finisher

Festival Foods•Wausau, WI

About The Position

Festival Foods is seeking a Donut Fryer/Finisher to prepare fresh, high-quality donuts and provide a positive experience for guests. The role involves mixing, frying, and decorating donuts to recipes and department standards, while supporting bakery sales, product availability, food safety, and efficient operations. The position reports to the Bakery Manager and is based at the Wausau location. This is a part-time position. The schedule generally includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed. Associates may also assist in other bakery or department areas as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Follow safety requirements and company safety policies.
Have proper training and knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures, including fryers.
Deal tactfully and effectively with guests and personnel.
Stand for extended periods, approximately 80% of the time.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds, approximately 70% of the time.
Frequently work near moving machinery, approximately 80% of the time.
Occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, approximately 20% of the time.
Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Frequently work near hot grease, approximately 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

Provide helpful, professional service to guests, including answering questions and addressing concerns.
Mix, fry, and decorate donuts according to recipes and department standards.
Create visually appealing donuts to help increase sales.
Follow production lists and recipes, use precise measurements, and minimize waste and shrink.
Assist guests with finding items, take special-request orders, and respond to inquiries with proper phone etiquette.
Package and price service-case items and replenish bakery ingredients and supplies.
Assist in other areas as needed and keep work areas, shelving, and the sales floor clean and organized.
Maintain food safety logs and meet quality and production quantity expectations, including having products ready by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Attend work regularly and on time, and provide adequate notice to arrange coverage for occasional absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15% grocery discount for the associate and immediate household.
Weekly pay for hourly associates.
Part-time store associates receive an additional $1 per hour on Sundays and select holidays.
Schedules provided two weeks in advance.
Vision insurance eligibility for part-time and full-time associates.
Two dental coverage options for part-time and full-time associates.
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Fitness reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program and LEAPCare Care Coaches.
401(k) plan with an annual discretionary company match.