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Join the Tanned Donuts Crew

We're a small, family-owned shop in Caddo Mills looking for early risers who care about doing things right. Three positions are open now.

Baker Donut Decorator Front Counter Apply Now

Open Positions

Every role is at our shop at 2207 Gilmer St, Caddo Mills. Full-time and part-time schedules available.

Baker

Full-time or part-time

Caddo Mills, TX

Schedule: Early mornings, roughly 2 AM to 10 AM, including weekends

You are the reason the case is full when the doors open at 6. You will mix, proof, cut, fry, glaze, and fill donuts and bake kolaches from scratch every morning.

What you'll do

  • Mix, proof, and hand-cut yeast and cake donuts from scratch
  • Fry, glaze, fill, and decorate donuts to spec
  • Bake kolaches, cronuts, and croissants each morning
  • Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and up to food safety standards
  • Track ingredient levels and flag what needs reordering

What we're looking for

  • Able to start work between 2 AM and 3 AM and be on your feet for the shift
  • Bakery, kitchen, or food prep experience preferred but not required. We will train the right person.
  • Comfortable lifting 50 lb bags of flour and sugar
  • Texas Food Handler certification, or willing to get it within 30 days of hire
  • Reliable, on time, and take pride in doing things the right way
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Donut Decorator

Full-time or part-time

Caddo Mills, TX

Schedule: Early mornings, roughly 4 AM to 10 AM, including weekends

You make every donut in the case look as good as it tastes. Once the bakers pull the morning batch from the fryer, you will ice, sprinkle, top, and fill each one so it is ready when the doors open at 6.

What you'll do

  • Ice donuts in glaze, chocolate, maple, and seasonal flavors
  • Add sprinkles, crumbles, and toppers evenly and to spec
  • Fill donuts with jelly, cream, and custard using a filling pump
  • Finish cronuts, fancy donuts, and the flavor of the month
  • Keep the finishing station stocked, clean, and up to food safety standards

What we're looking for

  • Able to start work around 4 AM and keep a steady pace until the case is full
  • Steady hands and an eye for detail. The donuts should look the same at 6 AM as they do in the photos.
  • Bakery, cake decorating, or kitchen experience preferred but not required. We will train the right person.
  • Texas Food Handler certification, or willing to get it within 30 days of hire
  • Reliable, on time, and take pride in doing things the right way
Apply for Donut Decorator

Front Counter

Full-time or part-time

Caddo Mills, TX

Schedule: Mornings, roughly 5:30 AM to close at 1 PM

You are the first face our customers see. You will greet regulars by name, box up dozens, pour coffee, run the register, and keep the front of the shop spotless.

What you'll do

  • Greet customers, take orders, and box donuts and kolaches
  • Brew and serve coffee and drinks
  • Run the register and handle cash and card payments accurately
  • Answer the phone and take call-in and large orders
  • Stock the case, wipe tables, and keep the front clean throughout the shift

What we're looking for

  • Able to start by 5:30 AM and work weekends
  • Friendly, upbeat, and comfortable talking with people all morning
  • Customer service, retail, or cash handling experience preferred but not required
  • Texas Food Handler certification, or willing to get it within 30 days of hire
  • Reliable transportation to Caddo Mills
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Takes about five minutes. No resume needed. We'll reach out by phone or email to set up a time to talk.

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Bakers start around 2 to 3 AM, decorators around 4 AM, and front counter around 5:30 AM.

Experience

Prefer to apply in person? Stop by the shop any morning and ask for the owner, or call (903) 213-0029.

Tanned Donuts is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.