Baker (flexible availability)

Magnolia Bakery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery is seeking an experienced baker to prepare and bake a variety of menu items according to established recipes. The role emphasizes brand integrity, product quality, and customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The position requires following Magnolia recipes, maintaining safety practices, and operating kitchen equipment. Overnight shifts and the ability to work with a diverse team are essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional baking experience required.
• Hands-on, flexible and highly responsive.
• High energy positive person who can work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be willing to work overnight shifts.
• Food safety and sanitation awareness and following recipes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce baked goods according to Magnolia recipes and production lists.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as mixers and choppers; maintain clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain product quality and customer service standards.

Skills

Hands-on

Flexible

High energy

Teamwork

Multitasking

Dependability

Time management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

Magnolia Bakery opened our first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City’s West Village in 1996. From then to now, Magnolia Bakery has grown to become a globally famous, locally loved retail bakery and desserts brand. With locations in New York City, LA and Chicago, a nationwide e-commerce and wholesale business, international locations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and an emerging Grocery business in the US, Magnolia Bakery's whimsical spin on classic, American desserts is now in every neighborhood.

What is the Role?

Position Summary: Provides baked goods by preparing and baking menu items according to recipes. Uphold the core values of the organization and its mission while consistently presenting and promoting brand integrity, product quality and customer service standards.

Principal Duties

• Responsible for fulfilling the production list given by Production Manager or GM which includes all baked goods; cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies can cupcakes.
• Must be able to execute consistently according to the Magnolia recipes and standards. All bakers must demonstrate safe food handling practices and follow safety procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring proper functioning of equipment to include mixers and choppers; following safety procedures for using equipment; sanitize work area during and after use.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Occasional moderate to heavy (10-25+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required.
• Work environment includes working with hot cooking equipment.
• Position requires standing and walking for period of 3-5 hours without a rest break.

Qualifications & Ingredients For Success

• At least one year of professional baking experience required.
• Hands-on, flexible and highly responsive.
• High energy positive person who is able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be willing to work overnight shifts
• Food Sanitation, Teamwork, Quality Focus, Job Knowledge, Safety Management, Multi-tasking, Dependability, Thoroughness, Supply Management, Equipment Maintenance, Verbal Communication
• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Takes directions well and hits the ground running.
• Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
• Organized with good time management skills
• Computer skills: Word, Excel and publisher.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Magnolia Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.