Baker (flexible availability)

Magnolia Operating • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes menu items according to Magnolia Bakery recipes and production standards. The role supports the bakery’s mission and core values while upholding brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards.

The Baker fulfills the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager. Products include cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and cupcakes. Bakers follow safe food-handling and equipment-use procedures, monitor equipment such as mixers and choppers, and sanitize their work area during and after use.

The work involves occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending, reaching overhead, working around hot cooking equipment, and standing or walking for periods of 3–5 hours without a rest break. The role requires willingness to work overnight shifts and flexible availability.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional baking experience.
• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
• High-energy, positive approach and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multitasking, dependability, thoroughness, supply management, equipment maintenance, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate others and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, take direction, understand role expectations, and work within the boundaries of the role.
• Organization and good time-management skills.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake menu items according to Magnolia Bakery recipes and standards.
• Fulfill the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager, including cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and cupcakes.
• Follow safe food-handling practices and safety procedures for equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Operate and monitor equipment, including mixers and choppers, and follow safe-use procedures.
• Sanitize the work area during and after use.
• Uphold Magnolia Bakery’s core values and mission while maintaining brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.

What This Job Offers

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