Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Food Batchmaker
What food batchmakers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a food batchmaker?
Review production orders. From there, the day usually includes weigh ingredients, load mixers, and follow recipes. Full time, often shifts.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a food batchmaker working full time.
- Review production orders.
- Weigh flour and sugar.
- Mix the first batch.
- Check viscosity.
- Record lot data.
- Changeover for an allergen product.
- Clean the mixer.
Where food batchmakers work
Batchmakers work in food plants and commercial bakeries.
Hours and schedule
Full time, often shifts.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Weigh ingredients
- Load mixers
- Follow recipes
- Control mixing
- Check batch quality
- Record lot data
- Clean equipment
Tools you’ll use every day
- Industrial mixers
- Scales
- Kettles
- Thermometers
- Viscometers
- Tablets for records
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Faster-than-average growth
- Many openings
- No degree needed
- Steady work
What’s hard
- Lifting bags
- Repetitive
- Shift work
- Strict sanitation
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I like following recipes
- I’m accurate
- I can lift bags
- I like food production
- I want steady work
- I don’t need a degree
Not sure? Take the free Food Batchmaker fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Lift safely
- Guard mixers
- Follow lockout/tagout
- Prevent allergen cross-contact