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Overnight Packer
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
West Town Bakery & Diner hiring Overnight Packer in Chicago, IL

West Town Bakery & Diner hiring Overnight Packer in Chicago, IL

Overnight Packer

West Town Bakery & DinerMore Info

1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Part Time • Hourly ($18.50)
Expired: Aug 31, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

An Overnight Bakery Packer will be responsible for packaging bread, pastries and other bakery items, in a careful and sanitary manner that is specific to orders for Wholesale Accounts. The position requires organization and coordination between the Wholesale office, Bakers and Delivery Drivers. The Overnight Bakery Packer is the last person finalizing all the steps that ensure all of the care and hard work that goes into a single baked good, makes it to our partnered locations accurately and on time. This role requires individuals who operate efficiently both with a team and independently. Exceptional attention to detail, time management skills and consistent reliability are a MUST. Availability on FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS are are MUST. Saturdays are always off days! 

 

Essential Functions:

  • Be available to work as early as 6:00 PM and/or as late as 4:00 AM This is an OVERNIGHT position, but in/out time can be discussed during the interview.
  • Package certain items for next day-delivery in a careful and efficient manner
  • Ensure the correct items, in correct quantities are packaged and labeled based off a detailed packing slip. 
  • Organize the packed items so they are easy to transport into our delivery vans and so that they do not move around or get crushed during transport.
  • Keep work areas, refrigerated walk-ins, freezers, etc clean and organized so product is easy to identify

 

Other Functions:

  • Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Wholesale Department as directed by the Department Manager
  • Complying with health and food safety standards, restocking items and cleaning work areas
  • Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
  • Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
  • Be able to lift up to 20-30 pounds
  • Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop and carry
  • Work in both warm and cool environments (i.e. Walk-in Coolers, Freezers, Near Ovens)
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.50)

Benefits & Perks: Saturdays Off


Required Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

independence

Reliability

Efficiency

Reading Instructions

Communication

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Attention to Cleanliness

Organizational Skills

Physical Stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Detail Oriented Mindset

Time efficiency

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

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Desserts, Salads / Sandwiches / Soups, Breakfast / Brunch, American

Bakery / Patisserie, Casual Dining

Part of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group

773-904-1414

West Town Bakery blends Chicago's urban street art and music while focusing on the techniques and flavors of the pastry scene. From our managers and chefs to our bakers and baristas, each member is instrumental in the creation of our breads, pastries, coffees and cakes, based on the principal belief that everyone should be able to have their cake and eat it too.

Leadership
Chris Teixeira

Operating Partner/Executive Pastry Chef