Bakers Assistant

Tags Bakery Inc; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tags Bakery Inc. is seeking a full-time baker's assistant who is passionate about baking and enjoys the food business. The role involves supporting bakers in preparing, baking, and presenting goods while maintaining a clean, organized, and friendly bakery environment.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, kitchen organization, cleaning and sanitation, and team support during high-volume periods. Ideal candidates have attention to detail, stamina, knowledge of food handling, and reliable

Qualifications

• Attention to detail for accurate measuring and following recipes.
• Physical stamina for long hours standing and handling heavy ingredients.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices.
• Friendly communication with coworkers and customers.
• Reliability and willingness to work early mornings or weekends.
• Typically at least one year of bakery/café experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Baking Support: measure and prepare ingredients, mix doughs, shape pastries, assist with baking tasks under a baker's supervision.
• Kitchen Organization and Inventory: restock ingredients, organize prep areas, monitor stock levels, proper labeling and storage.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: maintain hygienic workspace, clean equipment and surfaces, follow food safety standards.
• Team Support: assist bakery team during high-volume periods and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Food handling

Friendly communication

Reliability

Bakery experience

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.
• 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.