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Trainee Baking Student Internships Jobs in Chicago, IL

Hold staff accountable to Insomnia Cookies' standards (baking, uniform, company policies, etc ... Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz. Fast forward ...

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How much do trainee baking student internships jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee baking student internships in Chicago, IL is $21.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Do interns get paid a lot?

Trainee baking student internships typically offer modest stipends or hourly wages, which are often below full-time baking salaries. Compensation varies by employer, location, and program, but many internships focus on skill development rather than high pay.

How to get a bakery job with no experience?

To get a trainee baking student internship or entry-level bakery job with no experience, focus on demonstrating enthusiasm for baking, willingness to learn, and basic skills such as measuring and following recipes. Volunteering or taking short baking courses can also help build relevant knowledge and show commitment to potential employers.
What are the most commonly searched types of Baking Student Internships jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Baking Student Internships jobs in Chicago, IL are:
Store Manager in Training

$18.50 - $21/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Insomnia Cookies rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 41 rated bakeries


Job description

Insomnia Cookies is actively hiring for a full-time hourly Store Manager in Training (MIT) at our Chicago - Taylor St. store! We are seeking hospitality focused individuals looking to join our industry leading, rapidly growing, nationally recognized company!
Our sweet MIT perks & compensation:
  • Pay rate: $18.50 - $21.00/hr.
  • Eligibility for end of period store bonus
  • Excellent comprehensive benefits 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment
  • $25.00 monthly cellphone stipend
  • 10 days of paid vacation plus 2 paid Insomnia Personal Days of Wellness
  • Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
  • Achievable growth/promotion opportunities
  • You get to work in a fun, exciting team environment
  • FREE cookies with every shift!
What will I do as a MIT with Insomnia Cookies?
  • Perform as Manager-on-Duty during scheduled shifts when Store Ops Manager (GM) is not present.
  • Supervise, train and coach 2-5 team members engaged in both cookie sales and customer deliveries.
  • Lead new hourly staff onboarding and initial training.
  • Conduct initial interviews for potential new hires (Cookie Crew, Shift Leaders and Delivery Drivers) in the manager's absence.
  • Support Store Ops Manager with ordering, inventory control and scheduling.
  • Hold staff accountable to Insomnia Cookies' standards (baking, uniform, company policies, etc.).
  • Upselling and overall customer service excellence - Ensuring all team members are also upselling and providing the best customer service.
Desired skills/experience:
  • At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or retail store
  • Prior experience conducting in-person interviews of hourly support staff
  • Prior Point of Sale (POS) systems experience
  • Ability to utilize MS Office, Word and our Applicant Tracking System
  • Ability to work a 4-5 day work week and 1-2 mid-to-late shifts throughout the latter part of the week (Thurs- Sun)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and have legal eligibility for employment in the United States
About us:
Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz. Fast forward 20 years and so... many....cookies... later, our innovative bakery + delivery concept has become a cult brand known for its rabid following of cookie lovers who crave Insomnia's warm, delicious delivery all day and late into the night. With an expanding footprint of over 300 stores globally, an experiential, "sweet-easy" concept as the brand's flagship in Philadelphia, Pa. (where Insomnia Cookies is headquartered), and a rapidly-growing nationwide shipping and gifting portfolio... Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly "Imagining What's Possible"!
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