Baker (flexible availability)

Magnolia Bakery•Chicago, IL
•$19 - $21

About The Position

Magnolia Bakery is hiring a Baker to prepare and bake menu items according to recipes while upholding the organization’s core values and mission. The role supports brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards. The Baker fulfills the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager, which may include cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and cupcakes. The position requires consistent execution of Magnolia recipes and standards, safe food handling, and adherence to safety procedures when using equipment and cleaning supplies. Bakers operate and monitor equipment such as mixers and choppers and sanitize their work areas during and after use. The work may involve occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending, and reaching overhead. The environment includes hot cooking equipment, and the role requires standing and walking for periods of three to five hours without a rest break. Overnight shifts are required, with flexible availability indicated in the job title.

Requirements

  • At least one year of professional baking experience.
  • Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
  • Positive, high-energy approach and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
  • Willingness to work overnight shifts.
  • Knowledge or skills in food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multitasking, dependability, thoroughness, supply management, equipment maintenance, and verbal communication.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures, take direction, and begin work effectively.
  • Organized, with good time-management skills.
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Publisher.
  • Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager, including baked goods and desserts.
  • Prepare and bake menu items consistently according to Magnolia recipes and standards.
  • Follow safe food-handling practices and safety procedures for equipment and cleaning supplies.
  • Operate and monitor equipment, including mixers and choppers.
  • Sanitize the work area during and after use.
  • Uphold the organization’s core values and mission while supporting brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners, follow policies and procedures, and work within the expectations and boundaries of the role.
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