Baker

We are a mom & pop shop that's been in the same location since 1929. We are looking for a baker to prepare our danish every morning, cookie doughs, pie dough, etc. Early morning responsibilities include filling & baking our danish; customizing for orders and/or stocking the front cases before opening. To be successful in this role, you should have knowledge & work experience as a baker. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis. Must work well under pressure, be able to work at a fast pace, be able to multi-task, be organized and know how to prioritize.

We pride ourselves on working together as a whole, helping fellow employees when needed, jumping in and covering when necessary. We are a smaller, hometown bakery, where having versatile employees plays a huge part in keeping our doors open. .

Responsibilities

• Baking early in the morning
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools as needed
• Weigh flour and other ingredients
• Bake different danish, cakes, brownies, cupcakes, breads, etc. (occasionally)
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (occasionally)
• Prepare custom-made danish and angel food based on customers’ preferences
• Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers
• Track food supplies, restock and place orders, as needed

Skills

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, Blodgett ovens, stove tops, freezers, coolers, etc
• Must communicate well with others, so as to help things run smoothly, especially during busy times
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work in early morning shifts & to help in other areas when needed
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Quincy, IL 62301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Baking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18