Baker's Assistant: Prep, Bake, and Grow

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

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