Late-Night Donut Decorator & Prep Assistant

Late-Night Donut Decorator & Prep Assistant Mr. D's Donuts Overland Park, KS Job Details Part-time $15 - $16 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Maintaining an organized workspace Attention to detail Self-directed learning Full Job Description Role Overview Mr. D's Donuts is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Late Night Assistant Baker to join our evening production team. While the shop is closed, you will be the bridge between today and tomorrow—ensuring our kitchen is perfectly prepped, our glazes and fillings are made fresh, and our specialty donuts are beautifully finished for the next morning's rush. This role is ideal for anyone who loves hands-on kitchen work, thrives in a quiet and focused environment, and takes pride in presentation and clean workstations. Key Responsibilities Production & Donut Artistry (Primary Focus):

Finishing & Decorating:

Prepare house-made icings, glazes, and fillings from scratch. Frost, glaze, and decorate our signature and specialty donuts with high attention to detail.

Baking Prep:

Assist the baking team by scaling dry ingredients, prepping toppings, and organizing supplies for the upcoming morning bakes.

Order Staging:

Help organize, box, and pre-stage large custom, catering, or wholesale orders so they are ready for morning pickup or delivery.

Kitchen Upkeep & Sanitation:

Station Setup:

Ensure all bowls, utensils, and finishing stations are clean, stocked, and ready for the early morning frying shift.

Sanitation:

Maintain high health and safety standards. Wash dishes, clean and sanitize workstations, wipe down prep tables, and ensure the kitchen is left spotless.

Requirements & Qualifications Shift Hours:

Must be available for late-night shifts starting around 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM and finishing around 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM , including weekends.

Legal Age:

Must be at least 16 years of age and authorized to work in the USA. (Per federal child labor laws, team members under 18 will focus strictly on preparation, decoration, and sanitation, and will not operate commercial power-driven dough mixers or commercial deep fryers).

Reliability:

Exceptional punctuality is a must. Because morning production depends heavily on your night prep, you must have reliable personal transportation for late-night hours.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to stand for the duration of a 6-to-8 hour shift and comfortably lift kitchen ingredients (up to 50 lbs).

Work Ethic:

Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, stay organized under deadlines, and maintain an extremely clean workspace.

Experience:

Previous kitchen, frosting/decorating, or food-prep experience is a plus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn our process are what matter most!

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person