About Dessert Holdings
Ready to take your career to the next level? With Dessert Holdings you will help create the desserts people love and celebrate with... Be a part of something sweet!
Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work with purpose — you help deliver the desserts people celebrate with.
- Supportive team environment where your contributions matter.
- Growth opportunities across multiple departments.
- Training provided — including certifications!
- Whether you're building your career or looking for a fresh start, we'll help you grow.
Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.
Job Function
The position is responsible for ensuring the proper weight of products at different stages of the production process.
Essential Functions
Bakery
- Operate scaling equipment and prepare scaling equipment.
- Complete daily production reports and corresponding paperwork.
- Ensure accurate weights are deposited.
- Work on the depositing line as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Finishing
- Weigh ingredients according to formulas and work lists.
- Operate scaling equipment and prepare scaling equipment.
- Adjust depositors.
- Complete paperwork, including:
- Weight Sheet
- Excessive Waste Form
- Ensure accurate weights are deposited.
- Work on the depositing line as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Packaging
- Ensure metal detection equipment is operating properly before and during production runs.
- Perform metal checks every 15 minutes.
- Operate scaling equipment and prepare scaling equipment.
- Weigh ingredients and finished products according to formulas and weight sheets.
- Complete daily production reports and related paperwork, including:
- Metal Detection Monitor
- Weight Sheets
- H.O.T.S. Sheet
- Ensure accurate weights are obtained at various stages.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.
General
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Abide by all safety regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High school diploma (GED) or equivalent experience.
- Six months to one year of related experience.
- Excellent math skills.
- Ability to learn company methods and standards and apply that knowledge to daily duties.
- Ability to communicate with others to ensure proper production flow, avoid downtime, and minimize waste and rework.
- Ability to communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure finished product quality.
- Perform job tasks in a professional and safe manner to prevent disruption of production.
- Normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills.
- Good eye-hand coordination.
- Familiarity with factory policies regarding safety, quality, and GMPs.
- Promote teamwork.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Articulate, tactful, and professional behavior at all times.
- Flexibility to work on other lines as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Competency Statements
- Accountability: Accept responsibility and be accountable for actions.
- Accuracy: Perform work accurately and thoroughly at a pace consistent with production.
- Adaptability: Adjust to workplace changes.
- Oral Communication: Communicate effectively using spoken language.
- Customer Oriented: Meet customer needs while following company procedures.
- Detail Oriented: Pay attention to small details.
- Judgment: Make sound decisions using available information.
- Responsible: Be answerable for personal conduct.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Fast-paced environment using both manual and automated processes and equipment.
- Factory climate changes with the seasons; employees must dress appropriately.
- Chemical handling is required for production sanitation.
- Employees work around allergens including: Milk, soy, wheat and eggs.
Physical Demands
Physical Activities
| Activity |
Frequency |
| Standing |
Constantly |
| Walking |
Constantly |
| Sitting |
Not Applicable |
| Use of Hands |
Constantly |
| Reaching Outward |
Frequently |
| Reaching Above Shoulder |
Occasionally |
| Climbing |
Occasionally |
| Crawling |
Occasionally |
| Squatting/Kneeling |
Frequently |
| Bending |
Occasionally |
Lift/Carry Requirements
| Weight |
Frequency |
| 0-10 lbs |
Frequently |
| 11-20 lbs |
Frequently |
| 21-50 lbs |
Occasionally |
| 51-100 lbs |
With Assistance |
| Over 100 lbs |
With Assistance |
Push/Pull Requirements
| Weight |
Frequency |
| 0-12 lbs |
Frequently |
| 13-25 lbs |
Frequently |
| 26-40 lbs |
Frequently |
| 41-100 lbs |
Frequently |
Frequency Key
- Occasionally: Up to 33% of the day (0-2.5 hours).
- Frequently: 33%-66% of the day (2.5-5.5 hours).
- Constantly: More than 66% of the day (5.5+ hours).
Other Physical Requirements
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including: Hair net, Ear plugs, Boots, Smock, Frequent hand washing.
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout the plant.
Other
Dianne’s Fine Desserts- Le Center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise.
About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth
We pride ourselves on the best ingredients, chef-inspired recipes, and a culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and quality.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.