Baker – Direct Hire, Full-Time
Do you have a passion for baking and a heart for community? Our client in Arlington Heights is looking for a Baker to help them grow their bakery program.
As our Baker, you’ll create and design delicious pastries, scones, muffins, and cookies while also training and supporting a team of volunteer bakers. You’ll keep our kitchen running smoothly, uphold food safety standards, and bring creativity to our seasonal menus.
What You’ll Do:
- Create fresh, made-from-scratch pastries, scones, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods for daily café service.
- Design and test new recipes to grow and enhance our bakery menu.
- Lead, train, and support our volunteer bakers to ensure consistency, quality, and teamwork.
- Pitch in with food prep, including salads, desserts, and other café items.
- Keep the kitchen sparkling by cleaning and maintaining equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Help with deliveries, ingredient storage, and monitoring kitchen inventory.
- Follow all food safety standards and report any equipment issues promptly.
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior experience in a bakery or similar kitchen environment.
- Skills in pastry and recipe development.
- Knowledge of food safety procedures.
- A team player with patience, organization, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work 35–40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Someone ready to listen, learn, and mentor others.
Hours: 7am–4pm Monday–Friday; 8am–4pm Saturday–Sunday
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
If you’re ready to bake with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!
Company Description
Our client is a longstanding 501(c)3 nonprofit.