Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Bake bliss by the batch. For over 19 years, Sugar Bliss has been a premium Chicago bakery and catering company, spreading bliss through handcrafted cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, brownies, macarons, and more. We're looking for a skilled, team-minded Baker to join our high-volume, from-scratch kitchen. If you know your way around American and French pastry, move with purpose, and love making every piece just right, we'd love to meet you.
What you'll do- Bake from scratch at high volume: batters, buttercreams, cookie doughs, cupcakes, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, cookies, and high-production batches.
- Follow our from-scratch recipes and procedures, scale batch sizes as needed, and make every product consistently to Sugar Bliss standards
- Keep customers smiling by upholding our standards for service, quality, and quality control
- High sanitation standards – prevent cross-contamination with gluten, nut, and vegan products
- Complete opening procedures each morning within the 90-minute window, moving and communicating smoothly with fellow bakers
- Complete the daily production schedule and help with custom and special orders on time
- Help manage inventory of dairy, dry goods, and other supplies
- Pitch in as a team to wash and put away all equipment and appliances
- Keep stations, equipment, and storage areas clean and up to sanitation and cross-contamination standards
- Follow the Sugar Bliss code of conduct, including interpersonal expectations, breaks, phone use, and dress code
- Experience as a baker in a high-volume, from-scratch kitchen
- A wide understanding of American and French pastry and baked goods recipes
- Confidence working independently about half the time and troubleshooting basic fixes on your own
- Clear communication with leadership, and comfort asking for help when you need it
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative
- Strong multitasking skills and smart use of time and space
- Sharp attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
- A consistent work ethic, positive attitude, and true team spirit
- Ability to lift and carry 25 to 65 lbs
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)
Required Skills
Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Adaptability to Changing Tasks
Customer Service Orientation
Collaboration With Team Members
Ability to Follow Detailed Instructions
Organizational Skills
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