Cake Room Production Associate

At Dierbergs, our gourmet prepared foods are customer favorites and our Central Kitchen is where it all begins. At our fast-paced Central Kitchen our Associates take pride in knowing they are preparing high-quality foods that are distributed to our stores-ultimately delighting our loyal customers throughout the region.Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Are you all about all things food? Dips, appetizers, recipes, prepared foods you love it all. Do you wish you had a 50,000 square-foot kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment? Can you handle the challenge of maintaining Dierbergs' quality standards? If so, you're a top pick for the role of Full-Time Production Associate at our Central Kitchen in Bridgeton, Missouri. We're looking for someone who is:An excellent multitasker with a genuine desire to produce food products of impeccable qualityMotivated to learn through ongoing training and developmentFocused and thoroughin following food safety guidelines, recipes and production goalsAdaptable to work in all areas of the Central Kitchen in varying controlled temperature zones from 38 to 90+ degreesFlexible to work overtime during peak production timesReliable and responsible, you arrive on time, every time, ready to seize the dayWhat's in it for you?Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & more!Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performanceNo overnight shifts required (Most shifts end by 10pm)Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goalsWellness initiatives and Associate appreciation to keep you engaged and involvedWhat you need to succeedHigh school diploma or GEDOpen availabilityAbility to lift up to 50 pounds (occasionally), utilize push/pull cart of up to 260lbs, and physical agility required in a fast-paced food production environmentAmbition and a willingness to learn all aspects of our production environmentAbility to ice cakes, cookies and cupcakesAbility to sort and package cakes, cupcakes, and cookiesUse equipment and automation to assist in productionAbility to print images for cakes and cookies, and add sprinkles for decorationsAbility to operate food service equipment such as wrappers, labelers, scales, slicers, ovens, mixers, etc. (training provided)The ability to read and interpret production papers and accurately measure ingredientsThis is an entry-level role and we are willing to train; restaurant, production or general labor experience will serve you wellKnowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is a plusFlexibility to take on tasks as neededThese duties are not all inclusive of the tasks that may be asked of an Associate.Why Dierbergs is differentOur 50,000 square-foot facility produces hundreds of prepared food items - the ideal environment for someone who enjoys variety and appreciates a close-knit, team-focused environment.Opportunities are available in Recipe Preparation, Cooking, Packaging, Sanitation or Shipping/Receiving and you may be cross-trained in other departments.As you learn and grow, you will have the support to move into higher-level roles.Unlike certain food-industry or production facility jobs that require an insane schedule, most shifts end by 10pm at our Central Kitchen; there are no overnight shifts; you'll be off most holidays; and we're closed on Sundays!

Created: 2025-10-10