Baker

Paola's Delights Bakery
Chicago, IL

Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Pastry Assistant to join our growing bakery team. The ideal candidate is passionate about baking, works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining high-quality products and a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities:

Preparation

  • Scaling, measuring, and preparing ingredients
  • Preparing doughs, batters, fillings, creams, and other pastry components
  • Shaping and prepping baked goods according to bakery standards and recipes

Production

  • Baking a variety of items including cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, and other desserts
  • Following recipes accurately and consistently
  • Controlling oven temperatures and monitoring baking times to ensure product quality
  • Assisting with daily pastry and dessert production

Station Setup & Cleaning

  • Setting up and organizing workstations before production
  • Maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized stations throughout shifts
  • Cleaning and maintaining mixers, bowls, ovens, trays, tools, and equipment
  • Assisting with end-of-day closing and kitchen cleanup

Storage & Inventory

  • Properly labeling, dating, and storing ingredients and prepped items
  • Monitoring ingredient stock levels and notifying management of shortages
  • Following food safety, storage, and sanitation procedures at all times

Qualifications

  • Proven pastry experience with a strong portfolio of baked goods and desserts
  • Experience in pastry production and working in a professional kitchen environment
  • Knowledge of food handling, kitchen sanitation, and safety protocols
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
  • Strong multitasking and time-management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of baking experience required
  • Availability to work day shifts, including weekends
  • Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and stand for extended periods of time
  • Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic

If you are passionate about baking and thrive in a fast-paced bakery environment, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-06-14

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