What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker/Pastry Cook position at Goddess and the Baker?
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The baker/pastry cook is responsible for preparing all specialty breads, pastries, confections, and desserts. As a key member of the bakery commissary, you will ensure baked goods are prepared according to established recipes, maintaining a clean work environment, and prepping baked goods for sale and delivery.
Responsibilities
Baking, handling, slicing, and preparing a variety of specialty breads, pastries, and confections
Ensures all baked goods are completed on time for opening and delivery
Assists with cake, muffin and cookie decoration as needed
Maintains records related to baking supplies, deliveries, and production level
Assists with prepping baked goods for delivery
Cleans and restocks workstations and ensures all equipment is sanitized and prepped for next shift
Enforcing and following department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries
Adheres to the company’s freshness and quality standards
Reads and employs math skills to follow standard recipes and menu specifications
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Assists with the development and implementation of new product ideas
Receives, opens, and unpacks products/merchandise, checking invoice against items received
Helping to reduce losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage
Requirements
6 months of baking experience
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
Has knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures to ensure a quality product
Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
Must have good attention to detail
Must have knowledge of safe food handling procedures and provide current certifications
Able to work in a hot, hectic environment
Able to work any shift including weekends
Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift/push up to 25lbs. consistently and 45 lbs. occasionally
Identified by HiringToday AI from the original job post
- Date Posted:May 29, 2026
- Posting Expires:Jul 3, 2026
- Location:Chicago , IL
- Hours:Not listed
- Experience:None listed
- Education:None listed
The baker/pastry cook is responsible for preparing all specialty breads, pastries, confections, and desserts. As a key member of the bakery commissary, you will ensure baked goods are prepared according to established recipes, maintaining a clean work environment, and prepping baked goods for sale and delivery.
Responsibilities
Baking, handling, slicing, and preparing a variety of specialty breads, pastries, and confections
Ensures all baked goods are completed on time for opening and delivery
Assists with cake, muffin and cookie decoration as needed
Maintains records related to baking supplies, deliveries, and production level
Assists with prepping baked goods for delivery
Cleans and restocks workstations and ensures all equipment is sanitized and prepped for next shift
Enforcing and following department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries
Adheres to the company’s freshness and quality standards
Reads and employs math skills to follow standard recipes and menu specifications
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Assists with the development and implementation of new product ideas
Receives, opens, and unpacks products/merchandise, checking invoice against items received
Helping to reduce losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage
Requirements
6 months of baking experience
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
Has knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures to ensure a quality product
Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
Must have good attention to detail
Must have knowledge of safe food handling procedures and provide current certifications
Able to work in a hot, hectic environment
Able to work any shift including weekends
Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift/push up to 25lbs. consistently and 45 lbs. occasionally