Baker / Pastry Cook

16 On Center • Chicago, IL

9h • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Baker / Pastry Cook at Good Ambler produces laminated breakfast pastries, quick breads, and other baked goods. The role has 4 a.m. start times and requires weekend availability. The baker works independently, completes tasks efficiently while maintaining quality, and supports the team across production and general kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include baking, finishing, and packaging croissants and breakfast pastries for café sales and wholesale partners; producing cookies, cakes, jams, custards, and other dessert components; assisting with seasonal chocolate production and packaging; and preparing and serving café menu items. The role also supports kitchen upkeep, including cleaning, dishwashing, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing, and assists with other tasks as needed.

This is a full-time, hourly position of 35 or more hours per week, paying $20–$22 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include paid leave and sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements, employer-contributed health insurance, voluntary supplemental insurance options, a 401(k) with company match after eligibility requirements are met, dining discounts, complimentary or discounted show tickets subject to availability, and transit benefits through a pre-tax payroll deduction program.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional pastry experience or completion of pastry school.
• Have or be willing to obtain a food handler’s certification.
• Reliably work 4 a.m. start times, including weekends.
• Work efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Communicate effectively and work well independently and as part of a team; be adaptable, open to feedback, and committed to learning and growth.
• Meet physical demands including standing or walking for up to 10 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive tasks such as scooping dough, spreading batters, and piping fillings.
• Be comfortable working around potential allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, and dairy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with viennoiserie or laminated doughs.

Responsibilities

• Bake, finish, and package croissants and breakfast pastries each morning for café sales and wholesale partners.
• Produce cookies, cakes, jams, custards, and other dessert components.
• Assist with chocolate production and packaging during seasonal periods.
• Prepare and serve items from the café menu.
• Support general kitchen operations, including cleaning, dishwashing, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing.
• Collaborate with the team and assist with other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements.
• Health insurance with employer contribution.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, and hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, once eligibility requirements are met.
• Dining discounts at 16 On Center properties.
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues, subject to availability.
• Transit benefits through a pre-tax payroll deduction program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed