Baker

Paris Baguette; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company known for its artisan baked goods seeks a passionate Baker Apprentice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will be responsible for baking and preparing delicious pastries, ensuring quality and safety standards while cultivating a positive work environment. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, and quality programs.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• High emotional intelligence and team player.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for frying donuts, baking recipes, and preparing desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and kitchen.
• Complete various production reports.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Confectionery/Foods major

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Baker Apprentice

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Our certified Bakers are true masters of their crafts. 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

• Responsible for frying donuts, placing toppings, and decorating on needed pastries and bread
• Carrying out operations and productions that takes place in the kitchen
• Baking recipes and preparing all desserts
• General Oven Duties (Checking dough conditioner)
• Preparing all needed materials and ingredients
• Responsible for scaling and shaping of all breads, loaves, and pastries
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station and kitchen
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of bread production
• Must be able to prioritize and finish all tasks assigned for the daily baking
• Ensuring work place is safe and hygienic for all employees and guests
• Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program
• Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure
• Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge (include FDA)
• Confectionery/Foods major recommended
• Food Handler’s Certificate, preferred
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Stellar customer service, both internally and externally
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.

Source: Hospitality Online