Doughnut Maker

May 19, 2026

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Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Our Doughnut Makers have one of the most critical roles within our shops! You are responsible for making our iconic doughnuts while ensuring a level of quality that meets Krispy Kreme standards and in turn, satisfying our customers. You will prepare the dough, the yeast brew, the glaze, and the fillings. Don't worry, we will make sure you know how to do all of that to become a key member of our team.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Prepare all ingredients necessary for doughnut production - brew, dough, glaze, fillings, and icings.
Accurately weigh ingredients, measure liquids, mixing, and frying doughnuts
Record keeping (times and temperatures) of all products prepared to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
Maintain sanitation standards within production area to ensure proper cleanliness and smooth operation of equipment.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

Two (2) years of experience in a job involving food handling and safety.
Must be 18 years of age or over.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Open availability and flexibility is a must - ability to work any shift
Ability to understand weights and measurements.
Has a steadfast commitment to nurture an equitable, unbiased culture where our peeps are empowered to showcase their originality.
Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards.
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
Employee discount program
401K plan
PTO
Company events
Education Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Life Insurance
FSA/HSA Plans
Pet Insurance

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WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

Loving People:
Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.
Loving Communities:
At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.
Loving Planet:
We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at or on one of its many social media channels, including and

Doughnut Maker wage is $19.00 per hour.

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