How to hire a bakery utility person

How to hire a bakery utility person, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bakery utility person hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bakery utility person job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bakery utility person
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the bakery utility person you need to hire. Certain bakery utility person roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A bakery utility person's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bakery utility people from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bakery utility person salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bakery Utility Person	Description	Hourly rate
   Bakery Utility Person	Food and tobacco processing workers operate equipment that mixes, cooks, or processes ingredients used in the manufacture of food and tobacco products.	$12-20
   Deli/Bakery Clerk	A deli/bakery clerk assists customers by taking and preparing orders, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. They may also help customers by answering inquiries, accepting requests, offering other products and services, processing payments, and handling issues and concerns efficiently and professionally... Show more	$12-18
   Bakery Clerk	A bakery clerk is an employee who is responsible for running the bakery department of supermarkets, boutique bakeries, or baking facilities. Bakery clerks are usually tasked to manage the bakery's cash register, bagging baked goods and then taking customers' payments... Show more	$11-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Bakery Products
   • Display Cases

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead shifts while personally preparing bakery items and executing requests base on require specifications.
   • Operate forklifts, operate manlifts, basic stick welding, operate both oxygen/acetylene and oxygen/natural gas torches.
   • Organize bakery department personnel, including performance management developing and implementing corrective actions and staff training programs.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bakery utility person job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bakery utility person salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bakery utility people' average salary in indiana is 33% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bakery utility people earn 40% less than senior-level bakery utility people.
   • Certifications. A bakery utility person with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bakery utility person's salary.

   Average bakery utility person salary

   $15.82hourly

   $32,910 yearly

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   Entry-level bakery utility person salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 31, 2025

4. Writing a bakery utility person job description

   A bakery utility person job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bakery utility person job description:

   Bakery utility person job description example

   Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.
   
   We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
   
   We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
   
   The General Utility, under the direction of the department manager/supervisor, is responsible for assisting in any and all phases of production, preparation, sanitation and/ or packaging of the product. Providing general help labor where needed in all areas of the plant.
   
   * Assists in the production of goods to include, but not limited to: pre-weighing ingredients and staging for mixing operations, cutting of raw materials, removal of discarded product/materials, and picking out defects on conveyors based on specifications.
   
   * Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of manufacturing including but not limited to: cardboard removal, floors swept/mopped, counters and equipment cleaned to ensure health and safety requirements are maintained. Ensures area is organized according to 5S/production standards.
   * Lubricates, hand cleans parts, and assembles production equipment.
   * Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks within the site, (e.g., lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading materials, assisting in the handling of heavy materials, making minor repairs, etc.).
   * Works with others as a team to complete tasks in an efficient manner to ensure the line is ready for startup and/or shutdown as well as to minimize downtime.
   * Assists other employees with their assigned work tasks.
   * Packages or assists in packing, finished goods, parts, materials, and equipment for customer delivery.
   * Delivers and Picks up materials in various parts of the plant when needed.
   * Performs routine maintenance to equipment.
   * Follows department rules, procedures, routines, and requirements to complete assigned duties.
   * If qualified, may be asked to operate machinery within the site.
   * Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Allergen program, and Safety guidelines/procedures.
   * Mandatory overtime may be required.
   * May perform other duties as required.
   
   Knowledge and Skill Requirements
   
   * Good written and verbal communication skills.
   * Basic mathematical skills.
   
   Education and Experience
   
   High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
   
   Professional Licenses or Certifications
   
   N/A
   
   Physical Demands
   
   Place an "x" in the box for each of the categories below:
   
   Sitting
   
   Seldom: x
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously:
   
   Standing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Walking
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Using hands
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Climbing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally: x
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously:
   
   Stooping, Kneeling
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Talking, Hearing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Tasting, Smelling (if applicable)
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Two Handed Carry
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Pushing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Pulling
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Overhead Work Standing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Ladder Climbing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently: x
   
   Continuously:
   
   Repetitive Twisting Standing
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Repetitive Twisting Sitting
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Hand Dexterity
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Bending
   
   Seldom:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Weight: Place an "x" in the box for each of the categories below:
   
   Up to 10 pounds
   
   Seldom/Never:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Up to 25 pounds
   
   Seldom/Never:
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously: x
   
   Up to 50 pounds
   
   Seldom/Never:
   
   Occasionally: x
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously:
   
   Up to 100 pounds
   
   Seldom/Never: x
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
   Continuously:
   
   More than 100 lbs
   
   Seldom/Never: x
   
   Occasionally:
   
   Frequently:
   
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   Work Environment
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
   
   Travel Required
   
   Minimal travel may be required.
   
   The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
   
   In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right bakery utility person for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bakery utility people they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bakery utility people who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bakery utility person job on Zippia to find and recruit bakery utility person candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bakery utility people, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bakery utility person

   Once you've found the bakery utility person candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bakery utility person. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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