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Baker Sweeties's Bake Shop Gurnee, IL Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bakery experience Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Maintaining an organized workspace Food service health code compliance Stock rotation management Food service opening procedures Labeling Store opening procedures Cleaning kitchen areas Culinary Arts Food safety sanitizing procedures Baking ingredient preparation Oven and range use Measuring ingredients Company guidelines standards in production Food mixing Decorating baked goods Entry level Full Job Description About Sweetie's Bake Shop Sweetie's Bake Shop is a boutique bakery specializing in fresh, handcrafted baked goods and custom desserts. We are looking for a dependable, creative, and hardworking Baker to join our team and help us create delicious, high-quality products for our customers. Position Overview The Baker will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of bakery items while maintaining Sweetie's Bake Shop's standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in producing beautiful and delicious baked goods. Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, bars, muffins, pies, pastries, and other bakery items
• Follow recipes accurately and maintain consistent product quality
• Measure, mix, portion, bake, fill, and finish bakery products
• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, frostings, and other components
• Assist with decorating and finishing products as needed
• Complete daily production according to bakery needs and customer orders
• Monitor ovens and baking times to ensure products are baked properly
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work area
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and finished products
• Monitor ingredient and supply levels and communicate when items need to be reordered
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
• Assist with opening, closing, and general bakery duties as needed
• Work collaboratively with other bakery team members to complete orders on time Qualifications
• Previous baking, pastry, restaurant, or commercial kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Dependable, punctual, and organized
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift bakery ingredients and equipment
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed Culinary or pastry education is a plus but not required.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about baking and takes pride in their work. Our ideal baker is reliable, positive, efficient, willing to learn, and committed to creating products that look and taste amazing. Join Sweetie's Bake Shop If you love baking and would like to be part of a growing local bakery, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person