Job Description
Title:  Bakery Production Worker
Requisition #:  682996
Location:  BARDSTOWN, KY, US
Career Area:  Facilities
Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark is hiring Bakery Production Workers in Bardstown, Kentucky, to support bread and bun production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Starting pay ranges from $20.29 to $21.38 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and increased earnings as employees develop new skills and move into higher-level production roles. Team members work on a production line filling, wrapping, packaging, inspecting, and preparing bakery products while following food safety and quality standards. This position operates on 12-hour shifts (5:00 AM-5:00 PM or 5:00 PM-5:00 AM) and requires standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Previous manufacturing or production experience is helpful but not required for candidates with a stable work history and strong reliability. If you're looking for a long-term manufacturing, production associate, food production, or warehouse-style opportunity with career growth potential, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor bakery production equipment used in bread and bun manufacturing.
  • Rotate between production line duties including filling, wrapping, packaging, packing, and stacking products.
  • Inspect products for quality, appearance, and proper packaging before shipment.
  • Pack finished goods into boxes and prepare products for distribution.
  • Maintain production standards while working safely and efficiently on the manufacturing line.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, GMP, and quality control procedures.
  • Report machine, equipment, or product quality issues to supervisors promptly.
  • Keep production areas clean and organized throughout the shift.
  • Adhere to OSHA, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Support multiple areas of the bakery operation as staffing and production needs change.

Qualifications

Required

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts (5:00 AM-5:00 PM or 5:00 PM-5:00 AM).
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday. 
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements during production tasks.
  • Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to follow safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. 
  • Basic math and counting skills. 

 

Preferred

  • Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, food production, bakery, or assembly line experience. 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated job stability and longevity with previous employers.
  • Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.