baker, Reserve Cafe - Store #53313 Starbucks Reserve & Roastery - Chicago, IL

Starbucks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a baker at a Reserve & Roastery location, where your culinary expertise will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll craft delicious food offerings, from salads to pastries, while embodying the company's values and commitment to quality. Collaborate with a passionate team to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high standards in food preparation and safety. If you're ready to inspire with every dish and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible hours, and a chance to grow in your culinary career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Coverage

Discounted Company Stock Program

Backup Care

Paid Parental Leave

Sick Time

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and culinary leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items while adhering to recipe standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and ensure food safety.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Baking Equipment

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Now Brewing: baker, Starbucks Reserve & Roastery

Job Summary and Mission

This position contributes to the success of the Reserve & Roastery locations by leveraging culinary leadership and expertise to assemble high-quality food products for our customers. Crafting food offerings including salads, sandwiches, pastries, and pizzas from our Reserve Kitchens, a Roastery and Reserve baker is responsible for food preparation, proofing of pastries and breads, and the assembly and baking of products. Partners are expected to demonstrate culinary leadership in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Food Expert & Brand Ambassador:

• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks
• Serves as an in-store food expert providing exceptional knowledge of our products and the ingredients used in those products
• Demonstrates impeccable composure and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operations to standard and to set a positive example for the team
• Consistently prepares quality food items for all customers by adhering to recipe and presentation standards
• Contributes to our exceptional customer service by keeping up with production demands throughout the day
• Supports execution of Roastery and Reserve special events as needed
• Follows all health, safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
• Contributes to positive team environment
• Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Operations:

• Prepares batches of pizza, croissants, brioche; assembles sandwiches and salads; heats soup and prepares made to order baked eggs and aperitivo items
• Ensures proper proofing of various doughs and laminates
• Reviews daily prep lists and production needs to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and assemble by day part
• Receives and verifies deliveries from the main kitchen, ensuring all ingredients and products are prepared and delivered according to established standards.
• Adheres to standard inventory management and storage procedures
• Attends to daily maintenance needs of kitchen and equipment and ensures availability of needed supplies.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required
• Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed. Manages cleanliness of utensils and equipment

Physical Requirements

• Working with heating equipment
• Constant baking and food prep equipment usage
• Constant standing/walking, stooping/kneeling and carrying up to 40 lbs
• Constant ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
• Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around baking area
• Constant distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors
• Constant clarity of vision at near and/or far distance and constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; receiving of detailed information through verbal communication

Would love to hear from people with:

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Six (6) months of experience in a position that required constant interacting with and fulfilling the requests of customers
• Prepare and coach the preparation of food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• At least six (6) months of experience delegating tasks to other employees and/or coordinating the tasks of two (2) or more employees

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation that accrues starting at .01961 hours based on a 40 hour week up to 40 hours annually (64 hours in California) after an introductory period, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked, depending on work location), and additional pay if working on one of eight observed holidays. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.

For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information regarding benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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