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Bread Baker-West Town Bakery & Diner
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
West Town Bakery & Diner hiring Bread Baker-West Town Bakery & Diner in Chicago, IL

West Town Bakery & Diner hiring Bread Baker-West Town Bakery & Diner in Chicago, IL

Bread Baker-West Town Bakery & Diner

West Town Bakery & DinerMore Info

1916 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Full Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)
Expires: Dec 12, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

A PM Bread Baker will be responsible for following the directions of the Executive Chef, Head Baker and Pastry Chef, adhering to recipes, walk-through, prep lists and all systems as required by The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group. The job entails baking a variety of unique breads as well as standard breads which are sold via retail and our Wholesale Department. Our bread department is also involved in baking laminated products, bagels, and there is ample freedom to be able to create new offerings when daily production schedules are met in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipes
  • Basic knife skills
  • Have good knowledge of breads (enriched and lean), laminated items, scones, rolls, loaves and other quick breads
  • Must be able to work in a station on the line while maintaining strict sanitation standards
  • Communicate ordering and prep needs to those who manage outside of the shift
  • Maintain walk-in and cooler organization
  • Able to handle large volume orders from numerous wholesale customers on a daily basis as well as our retail locations
  • Close down the restaurant every night to the standards of your immediate Supervisor and deep clean on a weekly basis

Physical Functions:

  • 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 10 hours or as needed
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
  • Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
  • Work in both warm and cool environments
  • High levels of noise from music, Guest and Employee traffic
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)


Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Creativity in Baking

Team Collaboration

Adaptability to Different Work Environments

Teamwork and Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to follow directions

Ability to Follow Instructions

Safety Awareness

Multitasking Ability

Ability to Multitask

Multitasking Abilities

Knowledge of food safety practices

Quality Control Awareness

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Quality Control

Safety and Sanitation Awareness

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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