Donut Maker Job Description
Donut making can be interesting work for those who enjoy working in the early morning hours. It is a job that requires only minimal training and jobs can be readily found in nearly every geographic region.
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Duties
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Donut (or doughnut) makers mix, shape and form dough. Most donuts are machine made: the employee puts the ingredients into the mixing machine and ensures the thermostat is at the proper temperature. After the mixing process, the dough is dumped into the cutter and the donut maker oversees the operation of the frying tank and the glazing tank. The donut maker adjusts the ingredients and machine operations to switch between different types of donuts.
Education
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Most donut-making jobs require a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Training is given on the job. Some vocational schools and community colleges offer courses in food service, including baking. While such training is not usually required, employers may prefer candidates have it.
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Salary
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The average salary for donut makers is in the upper $20,000s, according to Indeed.com
Advancement
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Donut-making is an entry level position. With experience and additional training, donut-makers may become bakers, chefs, cooks and eventually open their own bakery or donut shops.
Considerations
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Because donuts are a breakfast food, donut makers generally start their shifts early: on average at 2 or 3 a.m. Their shifts may end before noon.
Many donuts are fried and donut makers may sustain burns from working with hot grease and oil. There is also some risk of injury from working with automated doughnut machine and lifting heavy containers of dough and ingredients.
Donut makers may or may not handle sales to customers.
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