Baker & Prep Cook — Bagel Craft & Growth

Call Your Mother; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Language classes

Therapy & resources

Team events & culture

Bagels on the house

Job summary

Call Your Mother is a Jew-ish deli with bagel specialists in Chicago; this role involves baker and prep cook duties in a fast-paced kitchen. Pay includes hourly wage plus generous tips, with a typical range when tips are included.

The position offers growth opportunities and extensive benefits for eligible full-time crew. You’ll blend hands-on bagel production with station organization, recipe adherence, and friendly guest hospitality.

Qualifications

• You love making things from scratch and take pride in doing them right.
• You know consistency is the secret ingredient behind great food.
• You enjoy staying active and keeping production moving without cutting corners.
• You like organized stations, sharp execution, and a clean kitchen.
• You treat strangers like neighbors. It’s cool to be nice!
• You see this as a team sport without big egos and jump in when a teammate is in need

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, bake, and finish bagels, pastries, and seasonal baked goods.
• Prepare spreads, sauces, dressings, proteins, and other house-made ingredients following recipes and production schedules.
• Prep, portion, package, label, and store products for delivery to our shops.
• Monitor product quality to ensure everything leaving the commissary meets CYM standards.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and production areas clean, organized, and food safe.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health department standards every step of the way.
• Communicate inventory shortages, equipment issues, waste, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Learn new production stations and continuously build your skills.
• Support teammates, help train new hires, and pitch in wherever the team needs you most

Skills

Food production

Consistency

Teamwork

Organized stations

Job description

Call Your Mother is a Jew-ish deli with bagel specialists in Chicago; this role involves baker and prep cook duties in a fast-paced kitchen. Pay includes hourly wage plus generous tips, with a typical range when tips are included.

The position offers growth opportunities and extensive benefits for eligible full-time crew. You’ll blend hands-on bagel production with station organization, recipe adherence, and friendly guest hospitality.