Baker

Baker | Daly’s Donuts
Location: 659 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (Lincoln Park)
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Shift: Early Morning (typical hours 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

About the Role

Daly’s Donuts is looking for a dedicated, disciplined, and detail-oriented Baker to join our team at our Lincoln Park brick-and-mortar location. This isn’t your typical cramped, high-stress kitchen. We operate in a large, open, and modern workspace designed to be more welcoming and organized than traditional bakery setups.

In this role you’ll handle both production and prep, so you’ll be involved in every stage from batter to finished donut. Some shifts are worked solo, so you’ll need to be comfortable running your station on your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Production: Bake and finish donuts strictly according to Daly’s proprietary recipes and established procedures.
• Prep Work: Help with daily kitchen prep, including mixing batters, preparing glazes and toppings, and other prep tasks as needed.
• Quality Control: Prepare all products for final inspection by the Head Baker to ensure every item meets our standards before being presented to customers.
• Finishing Work: Execute glazing and topping with extreme attention to detail and aesthetic consistency.
• Cleaning & Station Management: Keep the workspace pristine throughout the shift, help with general kitchen cleaning, and do a thorough cleanup and breakdown of your station at the end of the shift.
• Physical Stamina: Stay on your feet for the full shift and handle the physical demands of a high-volume commercial bakery.

What We Are Looking For

• Extreme Detail Orientation: You notice the small things, from batter temperature to the exact placement of a topping.
• Process-Driven: You appreciate the importance of following a system. You are willing to learn the “Daly Way” and stick to it every single time.
• Independence: You can work solo shifts with confidence, staying on schedule and holding yourself to our standards without direct supervision.
• Reliability: This shift starts at 2:00 AM, so punctuality and dependability are non-negotiable.
• Cleanliness: A “clean as you go” mentality is essential to thrive in our open-concept kitchen.
• Versatility: You’re comfortable moving between baking, prep, and cleaning tasks as the morning requires.
• Professionalism: A positive attitude and the ability to take constructive feedback during the final inspection process.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a professional bakery or high-volume culinary environment preferred.
• Ability to consistently work early-morning hours (typically 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM).
• Ability to work independently during solo shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (bags of flour, etc.).
• Food Handler or Food Service Manager certification (City of Chicago).

Why Join Daly’s?

• Competitive Pay: We start at $20/hr, recognizing the skill and effort required for high-quality early-morning baking.
• Superior Environment: Work in a spacious, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed open kitchen.
• Growth: Join a local business that values systems-oriented professionals and offers a clear standard for excellence.