Baker

Paris Baguette South Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Paris Baguette South Loop in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Baker to craft donuts, breads, and pastries with high quality and attention to brand standards. You will participate in daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety and clean work areas, and help support the bakery team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of food handling or store experience, a high school diploma or GED, and Illinois Food Certification (or ability to obtain it).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of food handling/store experience.
• Illinois Food Certification, or the ability to become certified.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Fry donuts, place toppings, and decorate pastries and bread.
• Execute day-to-day kitchen operations and production.
• General Oven Duties: Baking, dough conditioning, and dessert prep to Brand Standards.
• Prepare materials, ingredients, catering, and production numbers to Brand Standards.
• Scale and shape breads, loaves, and pastries.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and sanitization procedures.
• Understand production methods and organize bread production.
• Prioritize and complete all daily tasks.
• Receive and organize deliveries in designated containers and storage areas.
• Inform supervisors when equipment malfunctions and monitor food supplies.
• Complete reports on production, usage, and waste.
• Adhere to Food Safety Policies and proper labeling of containers.
• Support coworkers in training initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Food handling experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Illinois Food Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Our certified Bakers are true masters of their craft. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. As a Baker, you will be passionate about baking, quality, and creating delicious desserts! Our ideal candidate will help to achieve our mission to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to our guests through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fry donuts, place toppings, and decorate on the needed pastries and bread.
• Executing day-to-day kitchen operations and production
• General Oven Duties: Baking, checking dough conditioner, and preparing all desserts to Brand Standards.
• Prepare all needed materials, ingredients, catering, and production numbers accurately to Brand Standards.
• Responsible for scaling and shaping of all breads, loaves, and pastries.
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of workstation and kitchen.
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of bread production.
• Must be able to prioritize and finish all daily tasks assigned.
• Receive and organize deliveries in designated containers and storage areas.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low.
• Complete various reports for records such as production, usage, and waste.
• Adhere to Food Safety Policies and ensure proper labeling of all containers storing food or chemicals.
• Support coworkers in training initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of one year of food handling/store experience, Paris Baguette experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Illinois Food Certification, or the ability to become certified.

Source: Hospitality Online