Bakery - Production Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Ukrop's Homestyle Foods as a Production Assistant and bring your leadership and technical skills to a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment. This full-time, onsite role in Richmond, Virginia, is ideal for individuals with experience in bakery operations who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a key member of our production team, you'll help lead daily operations, ensure food safety standards, and support continuous improvement efforts. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply and grow with us.Ukrop's Homestyle Foods: What drives usWe are a family-founded company with deep roots in the Richmond community. We value teammates who are Honest, Safe, Helpful, and Ingenuitive. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that reflects those values every day.What it's like to be a Production AssistantAs a Production Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our bakery production lines. Whether you're staging materials, setting up equipment, or guiding team members through daily tasks, your leadership and technical expertise will help ensure smooth operations and high-quality output. You'll collaborate closely with production managers and associates to meet goals and uphold our commitment to food safety and excellence.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist Team Lead with preparation of products, schedules, and daily production flow.Ensure the quality of all products manufactured under their direction meet specifications.Ensure that all production is done safely and follows all HACCP, SSOP and GMP guidelines.Ensure departmental procedures (Just Foods) are adhered to daily, including recipes, certification, and accurate completion.Assist with inventory control, continuous improvement, and product development efforts.Direct workflow to meet labor and production objectives.Stage raw and packaging materials, pans, racks, and supply products as needed.Set up production equipment at start, during, and end of shift.Verify and calculate batch yields and size adjustments.Monitor production and associate morale throughout the shift.Communicate frequently with leadership and other departments.Assist with training and development of associates.Ensure SQF system compliance and report food safety issues.Preferred Education and ExperienceHigh School Degree or equivalent.Advanced technical training/experience a plus.Previous leadership experience a plus.Required Skills and CompetenciesAbility to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively.Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop others.Ability to learn specialized bakery production equipment.Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.Understanding of Sanitation, Food Safety, and HACCP principles.Skillful in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Flexibility to work varied schedules.Working ConditionsWork performed primarily in a production plant environment.Exposure to cold/refrigerated areas.Use of commercial bakery equipment and machinery.Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and pushing/pulling.Manual dexterity and visual/hearing acuity required.BenefitsAs a full-time associate with Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, you will be offered the following:Affordable healthcare upon eligibilityCompany-sponsored Life InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityCompany 401(k) upon eligibilityPaid Time OffBirthday PTOAssociate Referral BonusShift Differential on eligible shiftsCompetitive Salaryand moreUkrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer