Dough Maker
Flippers Pizzeria Wholesale
Dough Maker
Full Time • Flippers Pizzeria Wholesale
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Flippers Pizza Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dough Mixer Operator to join our food manufacturing team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality dough products by accurately scaling ingredients, operating industrial mixing equipment, monitoring dough temperatures, and following established production procedures. The Dough Mixer Operator plays a vital role in ensuring product consistency, food safety, and production efficiency. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow formulas and specifications precisely, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing a consistent, high-quality product while supporting the overall success of the production team.
Responsibilities
• Accurately scale and verify ingredients according to approved formulas and batch sheets.
• Operate industrial dough mixing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify and document ingredient weights, water temperatures, dough temperatures, mix times, and batch information.
• Monitor water chiller performance and verify water temperatures meet production specifications before each batch.
• Follow established SOPs, specifications, and production schedules.
• Prepare dough for frozen dough ball production, par-baked pizzas, sauce-baked pizzas, sauce and cheese pizzas, breadsticks, knots, bites, Roman-style products, and other dough products.
• Ensure ingredients are properly identified, labeled, and used according to FIFO practices.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of mixing equipment and work areas.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, lot codes, temperature logs, and food safety records.
• Spray, prepare, and stage dough trays and equipment as required.
• Assist with dough handling, transferring, scaling, dividing, and staging activities.
• Communicate equipment issues, ingredient shortages, quality concerns, or food safety concerns immediately.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of mixers, utensils, ingredient containers, floors, and surrounding work areas.
• Operate pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment safely when authorized.
• Assist in training new Dough Mixer Operators and team members.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the mixing department.
Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities
• Follow all GMPs, food safety procedures, and company policies.
• Adhere to SQF, FSMA, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation requirements.
• Verify ingredients, formulas, and batch information before each mix.
• Monitor dough and water temperatures to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, equipment, or foreign material concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Ensure proper handwashing, PPE usage, and personal hygiene requirements are followed.
• Participate in food safety training, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in real time.
• Document and communicate corrective actions whenever specifications fall outside limits.
Qualifications & Skills
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, commercial baking, dough production, or related environments preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, sanitation procedures, GMPs, HACCP, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulas and specifications.
• Basic math skills for scaling ingredients and verifying batch weights.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to accurately complete production, quality, and food safety documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills and willingness to assist with training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
Hours
Wednesday through Saturday 8am to 6pm (hours may vary depending on production)
Hours
Wednesday through Saturday 8am to 6pm (hours may vary depending on production)
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company:
Flippers Pizzeria has been serving hand-crafted, artisan pizzas for over 30 years. We have 15 locations, and we are continuing to grow!
Our pizza philosophy is simple. We source all natural ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and we prepare our pizzas by hand stretching and then baking in 600-degree brick ovens. NO freezers & NO microwaves. We are all fresh, all day. Flippers is pizza perfected.
At Flippers Pizzeria, people are and always will be our greatest asset. We have passionate hard-working teams, and we are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Whether you are new to restaurants or are a seasoned veteran, we can teach you the skills necessary to be successful.
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Flexible Schedule
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Growth Opportunities
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Medical, Dental, & Vision
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