Experienced Baker

CAKE MATTERS MORE INC
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Senior Baker

REPORTS TO: Store Leader / Manager

Position Summary:

Cake Matters More, Inc DBA Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Senior Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following strict proprietary recipes, NbC production methods and food safety standards, the Baker performs the repeated baking process for our delicious cakes offered in a variety of flavors and sizes. The Baker embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace.

T he Following THREE THINGS should excite the hell out of you. If not, please move on…

1. We don’t sell cake. we sell joy!

2. We are deeply connected and give back to our community!

3. We have fun and celebrate with our team and our guests daily!

Detailed Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

I. Teamwork

· Assists Store Leader and Assistant Store Leader in the development of cake production plan.

· Notifies management when supply replenishment is required.

· Works with frosting and utility / dishwashing team to ensure optimal back of house operations.

II. Baking Operations

· Monitors inventory of baking supplies and actively participates in inventory and order placement of ingredients.

· Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision to achieve productivity goals.

· Effectively utilizes provided instruments, equipment, ovens and other tools to bake cakes.

· Accurately prepares ingredients for baking and monitors the baking process.

· Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of baked cakes and ingredients

· Ensures rotation standards and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.

· Maintains accurate inventory counts and develops subsequent baking plan incorporating any large orders.

· Cleans, sanitizes and restocks workstation ensuring all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift.

· Compliance with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Beyond the Basics

- Able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures and health and safety rules in either, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.

· Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S. and is meticulous about using exact measurements

· Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.

· Able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.

· Is diligent, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

· Aplicants must be 18 years of age or older.

· 1-4 years previous experience as a baker or food production role at a bakery or restaurant.

· High-school diploma, some college, associate’s degree preferred.

· Food service safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment.

· Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook with comfort in learning new technologies.

Work Expectations & What We Give in Return:

· We provide very reasonable hours and an outstanding work environment – some rare very early or late evening shifts are required based on changing business demands. This is Retail – Saturday and holiday shifts may be required! We are closed or only have limited hours for major holidays.

· You must have the ability to communicate with team members, peers and Sr. Leadership, sometimes outside of your scheduled shifts via text, phone or e-mail.

· In return, we offer a competitive base salary, sick time and paid time off in conjunction with local labor laws and 401K with company match for qualified employees.

Company Description

Founders Debra Shwetz and Dena Tripp started Nothing Bundt Cakes in Las Vegas in 1997, simply to please their family and friends. Needless to say, thousands of other people became just as excited about our delicious cakes as they were. By using the purest ingredients, handcrafted recipes and imaginative decorations, Nothing Bundt Cakes has grown into the warm brand that it is today.

We celebrate the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes. We bring the same spirit into our relationships with our franchise owners. We invite a very special kind of person to become part of our Nothing Bundt Cakes family. We know that qualities like sincerity, warmth and a little humor will take you far when you’re with the right people. Professional and genuine, this is the best of both worlds.

Company Description

Founders Debra Shwetz and Dena Tripp started Nothing Bundt Cakes in Las Vegas in 1997, simply to please their family and friends. Needless to say, thousands of other people became just as excited about our delicious cakes as they were. By using the purest ingredients, handcrafted recipes and imaginative decorations, Nothing Bundt Cakes has grown into the warm brand that it is today.\r\n\r\nWe celebrate the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes. We bring the same spirit into our relationships with our franchise owners. We invite a very special kind of person to become part of our Nothing Bundt Cakes family. We know that qualities like sincerity, warmth and a little humor will take you far when you’re with the right people. Professional and genuine, this is the best of both worlds.

Posted 2025-07-29

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