Baker

Do-Rite Donuts; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid Vacation

BCBS Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken in Chicago is hiring Pastry Cooks to assist in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods and desserts. The role requires flexibility to work various hours, including weekends, and a focus on high-quality, handmade pastries.

Candidates should follow recipes, maintain food safety, and communicate clearly with the coordinator and service staff. The team values collaboration and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes and adapt as needed.
• Attention to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Keep menu item counts and report when quantities fall below minimum.
• Account for all items leaving the station.
• Follow allergy procedures and special orders.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Pastry Cooking

Food Safety

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team Player

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PASTRY COOKS!

A Few of Our Pastry Cook Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand-crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled-to-order breakfast sandwiches. We proudly serve eye-opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted. The culinary mantra at Do-Rite is focused on 3 points: made in-house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY. We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastry Cooks are r esponsiblefor assisting in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods,pastries and/or desserts.

EssentialFunctions

• Prepare, produce and presentpastries/baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/orspecial requests
• Availableto work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use andoperate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectivelycommunicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written andspoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmlyand effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowdedspace of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally moveand/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk foar an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which mayinclude stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

KeyResponsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribedportioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety andquality standards
• Ability to read a thermometercorrectly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays orissues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts andcommunicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall belowrestaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for allitems coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the foodallergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety andsanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies,procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in theEmployee Handbook
• Get along well with others andbe a team player