Master Baker - French Bread and Pastry

DF Bakery; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DF Bakery is seeking a Master Bakery – French Bread and Pastry for a full-time, on-site position in Chicago, IL. You will plan, prepare, and bake a variety of French breads and pastries, manage production schedules, oversee food preparation, and ensure quality, appearance, and freshness.

You will maintain a clean and safe work area, follow sanitation guidelines, and train bakery staff on proper techniques. Collaboration with leadership aims to refine recipes and improve processes for timely

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in bakery operations with French bread and pastry production experience.
• Hands-on food preparation including precise measurement, mixing, shaping, and finishing of baked goods.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and proper use of commercial bakery equipment.
• Ability to follow and refine recipes, maintain high-volume production, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead baker experience is a plus.
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and bake a variety of French breads and pastries.
• Manage production schedules and oversee daily food preparation.
• Monitor ingredient quality and ensure consistent product appearance, taste, and freshness.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Assist in training and guiding bakery staff on proper techniques.
• Collaborate with the production team and leadership to refine recipes and improve processes.

Skills

Bakery operations

French bread production

Pastry production

Precise measuring

Food safety & sanitation

Time management

Team leadership (plus)

Early mornings / weekends availability

Job description

Company Description

DF Bakery is a wholesale artisanal bakery specializing in handcrafted breads, pastries, and bagels made from premium, high-quality ingredients. The bakery supplies restaurants, cafés, hotels, and retailers with consistently fresh products that emphasize traditional techniques and distinctive flavor. Operations are focused on reliability, quality, and consistency to support foodservice partners across Central Florida, Ocala, and the West Coast. Team members join a craft-oriented environment where attention to detail and pride in workmanship are highly valued. DF Bakery offers opportunities to grow skills in artisanal baking while contributing to a respected regional brand.

Role Description

The Master Bakery – French Bread and Pastry role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and baking a variety of French breads and pastries, including mixing dough, shaping, proofing, and baking to established standards. Daily tasks include managing production schedules, overseeing food preparation, monitoring ingredient quality, and ensuring consistent product appearance, taste, and freshness. The individual will maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, and assist in training and guiding bakery staff on proper techniques. Collaboration with the production team and leadership to refine recipes, improve processes, and support timely order fulfillment is also expected.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Bakery operations and Baking techniques, with experience in French bread and pastry production.
• Hands-on Food Preparation skills, including precise measurement, mixing, shaping, and finishing of baked goods.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and proper use of commercial bakery equipment.
• Ability to follow and refine recipes, maintain consistency in high-volume production, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail, quality-focused mindset, and capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in a commercial or artisanal bakery; supervisory or lead baker experience is a plus.
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands.