Baker (flexible availability)

Magnolia Operating LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago is seeking a dedicated baker to join our kitchen, producing cookies, cakes and breads in accordance with Magnolia recipes.

You will uphold brand standards, ensure food safety, operate mixers and kitchen equipment, and work overnight shifts in a fast-paced environment. The role requires at least one year of professional baking experience and strong teamwork.

Join a globally loved bakery with opportunities to contribute to a growing wholesale and retail operation.

Qualifications

• 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
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Organized with good time management skills
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must be able to execute consistently according to the Magnolia recipes and standards.
• Operate and monitor proper functioning of equipment to include mixers and choppers; following safety procedures for using equipment; sanitize work area during and after use.

Skills

Food sanitation

Teamwork

Quality focus

Safety management

Multi-tasking

Dependability

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

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Hourly Hourly Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1154

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

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.

• 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.