Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.
We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!
With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
- Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
- Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
- Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
- Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer, you will be accountable for accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications to ensure consistent dough quality, food safety, and production efficiency.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: 2nd
- Hours: 2 PM – 10:30 PM
- Weekend Availability: Required
Compensation
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
- Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and specifications
- Operate and monitor mixing processes to achieve required time, temperature, and dough characteristics
- Verify dough texture and consistency to ensure targeted quality standards are met
- Monitor Rheon Line capacity to ensure dough mixes align with production limits
- Maintain ingredient inventory control, including proper storage and cooler organization
- Document mixing data accurately and maintain clean, sanitized mixing equipment and work areas
- Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by maintaining a clean workspace and reporting potential contamination or safety concerns
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ability to accurately follow recipes, procedures, and food safety requirements
- Ability to lift and dump 50‑lb. flour bags for short periods of time
- Ability to pull wheeled dough bowls weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.
- Ability to work in a production environment with temperature controls and sanitation requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Experience in food manufacturing, baking, or mixing operations
- Familiarity with dough mixing equipment or Rheon Lines
- Experience documenting production or mixing data
- Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices
Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
