Caker

Paris Baguette Gold Coast; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Paris Baguette Gold Coast in Chicago seeks a Caker to handle bakery production, decorating and decorating, and to keep the in-store confectionery running smoothly. You will ensure product quality, maintain cleanliness, and support safety standards throughout shifts.

The role requires at least one year in food handling, familiarity with confectionery production, and a High School Diploma or GED, with Illinois certification preferred. Experience with Paris Baguette is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of food handling/store experience.
• Confectionery/Foods major preferred.
• Illinois Food Certification or ability to become certified.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Scale, decorate, and produce all desserts and cakes.
• Maintain daily par levels and restock displays during shifts.
• Adhere to food safety policies and proper labeling of containers.
• Ensure cake displays are presentable for customers.
• Prepare creams and sauces for cakes and pastries.
• Receive and organize deliveries in designated areas.
• Inform supervisor when equipment is not working or supplies are low.
• Support coworkers in training initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cake decoration

Dessert production

Food safety

Time management

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Illinois Food Certification

Confectionery/Foods major

Paris Baguette experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Caker is responsible for carrying out operations and productions that take place in the kitchen, such as baking, recipe preparation, etc. This individual is responsible for maintaining the in-store production process to make the workplace safe and hygienic for all employees, and is also responsible for the overall confectionery production, decorating, and maintaining quality and safety of the workplace. Caker’s goal should be customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality at the store.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for scaling, decorating, and producing all Desserts and Cakes.
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production.
• Maintain daily par levels and restock displays throughout the shift.
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining the overall cleanliness of workstation.
• Adhere to Food Safety Policies and ensure proper labeling of all containers storing food or chemicals.
• Must be able to manage time and skills with strong organization.
• Knowledge of all recipes and procedures of all cake-related production.
• Ensure cake display is presentable for internal and external customers.
• Prepare creams and sauces for cakes and pastries.
• Receive and organize deliveries in designated containers and storage areas.
• Inform supervisor when equipment is not working properly and when food supplies are getting low.
• Support coworkers in training initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Minimum of one year of food handling/store experience, Paris Baguette experience preferred.
• Confectionery/Foods major preferred
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Illinois Food Certification, or the ability to become certified.

Source: Hospitality Online