Baker / Pastry Cook

16 On Center • Chicago, IL

just now • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Baker / Pastry Cook at Good Ambler, you will be responsible for producing laminated breakfast pastries, quick breads, and other baked goods. This role requires early morning start times (4 am) and weekend availability. The Baker / Pastry Cook must be able to work independently, move efficiently through tasks while maintaining quality, and support the team in all areas of production.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience or completion of pastry school.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a food handler’s certification
• Must be able to reliably work 4am start times, including weekends.
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Communicates effectively, works well both independently and as part of a team, and is adaptable,open to feedback, and committed to learning and growth.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing/walking for up to 10 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks such as scooping dough, spreading batters, and piping fillings
• Comfortable working in an environment with potential allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, and dairy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with viennoiserie / laminated doughs preferred

Responsibilities

• Baking, finishing, and packaging croissants and breakfast pastries each morning for sale in the cafe and distribution to our wholesale partners
• Producing cookies, cakes, jams, custards, and other dessert components.
• Assisting with chocolate production and packaging during seasonal periods.
• Preparing and serving items from the café menu.
• Supporting general kitchen operations, including cleaning, dishwashing, trash removal, sweeping,mopping, and scrubbing.
• Collaborating with the team and assisting in other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with Chicago requirements.
• Health insurance with employer contribution, plus 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 and complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues, including Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, SPACE, and Empty Bottle, subject to availability.
• Transit benefits through a pre-tax payroll deduction program

What This Job Offers

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