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Baker
Puffy Cakes
1651 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
Puffy Cakes hiring Baker in Chicago, IL

Puffy Cakes hiring Baker in Chicago, IL

Puffy CakesMore Info

Full/Part Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00) plus tips
Expired: Jan 3, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
**Job Description: Experienced Baker**

**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a skilled and creative Baker with extensive experience in producing high-quality baked goods. As an Experienced Baker, you will be responsible for preparing a wide range of baked items, including Japanese cheesecakes, tarts, macarons, and other desserts, ensuring they meet our standards of taste, appearance, and freshness.
**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Baking Production:**
- Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods, such as Japanese cheesecakes, tarts, pastries, and more desserts.
- Follow recipes precisely to ensure consistency and quality.
- Monitor baking process and adjust temperatures as needed.
- Decorate and finish baked goods with attention to detail.

2. **Recipe Development:**
- Collaborate with the team to create and test new recipes to add to menu which a Japanese theme.
- Modify existing recipes for improvements or to meet specific dietary requirements.

3. **Quality Assurance:**
- Ensure all baked goods meet our standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
- Conduct quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

4. **Inventory Management:**
- Monitor ingredient levels and place orders as needed.
- Rotate stock and manage waste to minimize loss.

5. **Team Collaboration:**
- Work closely with other kitchen staff to coordinate baking schedules.

6. **Compliance and Safety:**
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including kitchen equipment and tools.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience as a Baker, with at least 3 years in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of baking techniques and recipes.
- Ability to operate commercial baking equipment.
- Creativity and artistic skill in decorating baked goods.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

**Education:**
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certification from a culinary school is a plus.

**Physical Requirements:**
- Ability to lift and carry heavy trays of baked goods.
- Standing for long periods and working in a hot environment.



**Hourly Rate:**
-$18-21 an hour plus tips
-rate depends on experience

**Company Culture:**
We are a Japanese inspired bakery looking to produce excellent desserts.

Join our team of passionate culinary professionals and showcase your talent as an Experienced Baker in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you have a passion for baking and the skills to match, we encourage you to apply!

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Baking Techniques

Recipe Development

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Compliance With Food Safety Regulations

Compliance and Safety

Food safety regulations

Knowledge of Baking Techniques and Recipes

Sanitation regulations

Operating Commercial Baking Equipment

Knowledge of Commercial Baking Equipment

Creativity in Decorating Baked Goods

Creativity and Artistic Skill in Decorating Baked Goods

Attention to Detail

Standing for long periods

Organizational Skills

Working in a Hot Environment

Time Management

Production of Baked Goods

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Welcome to Puffy Cakes, your go-to destination for delectable desserts made with love. We opened in 2023 with a mission to bring the most unique and mouth-watering desserts you’ve ever tasted to Chicago. Using only the finest ingredients and techniques, we strive to make each dessert a work of art. Come and taste the magic of Puffy Cakes for yourself!

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