Baker / Pastry Cook

16 On Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Dining discounts

Transit benefits

Job summary

16 On Center is seeking a Baker / Pastry Cook to produce laminated breakfast pastries, quick breads, and other baked goods for cafe and wholesale partners. This role requires 4 am start times, weekend availability, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced kitchen.

Candidates should have 2+ years pastry experience or pastry school, be comfortable with lamination, and hold or obtain a food handler’s certification. Compensation is hourly with benefits described in the position details.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience.
• Experience with viennoiserie / laminated doughs preferred.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a food handler’s certification.
• Must reliably start at 4am and work weekends.
• Ability to work efficiently with a clean, organized workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Baking, finishing, and packaging croissants and breakfast pastries each morning.
• Producing cookies, cakes, jams, custards, and other dessert components.
• Assisting with chocolate production and packaging seasonally.
• Preparing and serving café menu items.
• Supporting general kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Collaborating with the team and assisting in other tasks as needed.

Skills

Pastry experience

Laminated doughs

Viennoiserie

Food handler certification

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Pastry school completion

Job description

Description

About Us:

16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.

Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary

As the Baker / Pastry Cook at Good Ambler, you will be responsible for producing laminated breakfast pastries, quick breads, and other baked goods. This role requires early morning start times (4 am) and weekend availability. The Baker / Pastry Cook must be able to work independently, move efficiently through tasks while maintaining quality, and support the team in all areas of production.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Baking, finishing, and packaging croissants and breakfast pastries each morning for sale in the cafe and distribution to our wholesale partners
• Producing cookies, cakes, jams, custards, and other dessert components.
• Assisting with chocolate production and packaging during seasonal periods.
• Preparing and serving items from the café menu.
• Supporting general kitchen operations, including cleaning, dishwashing, trash removal, sweeping,mopping, and scrubbing.
• Collaborating with the team and assisting in other tasks as needed.

Requirements

About You:

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience or completion of pastry school.
• Experience with viennoiserie / laminated doughs preferred
• Must have or be willing to obtain a food handler’s certification
• Must be able to reliably work 4am start times, including weekends.
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Communicates effectively, works well both independently and as part of a team, and is adaptable,open to feedback, and committed to learning and growth.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing/walking for up to 10 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks such as scooping dough, spreading batters, and piping fillings
• Comfortable working in an environment with potential allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, and dairy

Position Details & Benefits:

• Job Type: Full-time, Hourly (35+ hours/week)
• Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements.
• Health insurance with employer contribution, plus voluntary dental, vision, life, short term disability, accident, and hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, once eligibility requirements are met.
• Dining discounts at 16 On Center properties and complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues, including Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, SPACE, and Empty Bottle, subject to availability.
• Transit benefits through a pre-tax payroll deduction program