Baker's Assistant

Tags Bakery Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tags Bakery Inc in Illinois is seeking a full-time baker's assistant who loves baking and thrives in a busy Mom-and-Pop setting. You will assist bakers with measuring ingredients, dough prep, shaping pastries, and presenting products while maintaining a clean, friendly shop.

This role requires reliability and willingness to work early mornings or weekends, with prior bakery experience preferred. You’ll help with packaging, labeling, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation across daily

Qualifications

• Attention to detail for precise measuring and following recipes.
• Physical stamina for long hours standing and handling ingredients.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices.
• Friendly communication with customers and team members.
• Reliability and willingness to work early mornings or weekends.
• Typically, at least one year of experience in a bakery, café, or similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Baking Support: measure ingredients, mix doughs, shape pastries, assist baking tasks under supervision.
• Kitchen Organization and Inventory: restock ingredients, organize prep areas, monitor stock levels, label and store items properly.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: keep workspace clean, sanitize equipment, dispose of waste according to standards.
• Team Support: assist bakery team during busy periods and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Food handling

Friendly communication

Reliability

Early mornings/weekends

Bakery experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time baker's assistant available at a well-established Mom and pop bakery. We are looking for a person who is passionate about baking and enjoys working in the food business.

A baker's assistant supports bakers in preparing, baking, and presenting baked goods while maintaining a clean, organized, and friendly bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Baking Support

Baker's assistants measure and prepare ingredients, mix doughs and batters, shape and fill pastries, and assist with baking tasks under the supervision of a baker or head baker. They may also help with decorating baked goods, packaging finished products, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

Kitchen Organization and Inventory

Baker's assistants restock ingredients and supplies, organize storage areas and prep stations, monitor stock levels, and notify supervisors when items are low. Proper labeling and storage of ingredients are essential for efficiency and safety.

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Cleaning and Sanitation

Maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace is critical. Duties include cleaning baking equipment, utensils, and work surfaces, disposing of waste, and following food safety and hygiene standards

Team Support

They assist the bakery team during high-volume periods, support production schedules, and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Attention to detail for accurate measuring and following recipes
• Physical stamina for standing long hours and handling heavy ingredients
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices
• Friendly communication skills
• Reliability and willingness to work early mornings or weekends
• Typically, at least one year of experience in a bakery, café, or similar environment is preferred

Career Progression

With experience, our baker's assistant can advance to apprentice baker or qualified baker roles, gaining more responsibility in baking and recipe development.