Baker Associate - Baker/Separator (Niles, IL)

85C Bakery Cafe; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on bakery items

Free breads and tea

20% off products off duty

Accelerated career advancement

FUN work environment

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe in Niles, IL is hiring a Baker Associate to assist in producing high-quality baked goods and delivering excellent customer service. Seasonal shifts may require early mornings; successful candidates will train newer team members and uphold 85°C standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include baking, maintaining cleanliness, stocking products, and coaching peers on procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced bakery.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Full-time availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake bakery items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.
• Stock and replenish bakery products as needed.
• Follow food safety guidelines and regulations.
• Train new associates on 85°C standards in separation and baking.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Availability for weekends

Overtime readiness

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Baker Associate - Baker/Separator (Niles, IL)

850 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL 60714, USA

Full time

Job Title: Baker Associate

Company: 85°C Bakery Cafe (Niles)

Location: 850 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL 60714, USA

Job Summary:

We are seeking talented bakers to join our team at the Niles Civic Center Plaza location. As a Baker, you will be responsible for assisting in the production of high-quality baked goods and ensuring that customers receive excellent service. Skilled bakers will become trainers who can effectively teach and coach new team members on 85C standards in both separation and baking. Ensuring consistency in product quality, food safety, and operational procedures while fostering teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence throughout the bakery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a variety of bakery items according to recipes and quality standards
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service
• Stock and replenish bakery products as needed
• Follow food safety guidelines and regulations
• Trach and coach new associates on proper techniques, procedures, and standards of 85C in both separation and baking.
• Ensure the understanding and consistently following 85C standards for product quality, food safety, cleanliness, and operation efficiency.
• Demonstrate proper work practices, attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
• Build into Future Trainers: Help create a culture of continuous learning by sharing knowledge and developing the next generation of skilled associates.
  

Qualifications:

• MUST BE AT LEAST 18+YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY
• Strong teamwork and communication skills. Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing high-quality products
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work full-time hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Physical Requirements This is an active position that requires: Continuous standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Repetitive hand and arm movements
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including bakery heat, coolers, and freezers
• Additional Requirements Must be available to work assigned shifts based on business needs
• This position requires moderate physical activity
• Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
• This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Employee discounts on delicious bakery items! We offer free breads, free tea, 20% off products off duty, accelerated career advancement, and FUN work environment!
  

If you have a passion for baking, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description:

As the baker, your responsibilities will include the preparation of baked goods, proofing of various pastries and breads, and the upkeep of all baking equipment and supplies. You will be expected to strictly follow all safety and sanitation protocols while maintaining the standards set by 85°C. A commitment to customer satisfaction, safety standards, and a passion for providing consistent quality is a must in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a calm demeanor during high volume or unusual events.
• Preparing baked goods of different varieties and following 85C standard of procedure.
• Serves as an on-store food expert providing exceptional knowledge of our products and the ingredients used in those products.
• Consistently prepare quality food products by following the recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Able to work as early as 4AM and available to stay until 6PM as business needs.
• Be punctual for your assigned shifts.
• Assist in training new staff in successful performance and give respectful and encouraging coaching when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain a clean and healthy work environment.
  
• Ability to multitask while working as a team to deliver high standard products.
• Provide sufficient bread products and maintain bread quality to meet 85°C standard.
• Cleaning and maintaining baking equipment with all safety and sanitation protocols.
  
• Organize and inventory walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
• Assist with daily deliveries of ingredients.
• Maintain an unexpired and valid ServSafe Food Handlers License/Certification

Physical requirements:

• Working with heating equipment
• Be able to work in below freezing temperatures (freezer coats and gloves will be provided)
• Constant baking and food prep equipment usage
• Constant standing/walking, stooping/kneeling, squatting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around baking areas.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.