PM Baker

DELICIOUS UNLIMITED HOLDINGS LLC

Gurnee, IL Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Bakery experience Kitchen health and safety standards Spanish Food mixers Food preparation for special diets Maintaining an organized workspace Food service health code compliance Packing ServSafe Certification Labeling Food portioning English Manual packaging Food allergen management Food service inventory management Institutional kitchen experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Temperature monitoring Baking ingredient preparation Accommodating special dietary needs Production batch processing Packaging (food) Oven and range use Clean workspace maintenance Measuring ingredients Safety standard operating procedures Company guidelines standards in production Kitchen equipment maintenance Food Handler Certification Entry level Full Job Description Position Summary The Baker is responsible for producing baked goods — breads, muffins, snacks, and other bakery items — in large batches to support daily meal and snack programs delivered to childcare centers, schools, and other institutional clients. This role requires the ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced commissary environment while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, portioning, and quality standards appropriate for meals served to children. Key Responsibilities Prepare and bake high volumes of bread, muffins, snacks, and other bakery items daily according to standardized recipes and production schedules Accurately measure, mix, and portion ingredients to maintain product consistency and meet nutritional specifications Operate and maintain commercial baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, and portioning equipment Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure food safety and product quality Follow all food safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, labeling, and dating of ingredients and finished products Maintain a clean and organized bakery workstation in compliance with health and sanitation codes Track ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to the Kitchen Supervisor Package baked goods for delivery according to production and delivery schedules Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate production timing across the broader meal program Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergen protocols as directed Perform other kitchen duties as assigned to support daily meal production Qualifications Prior experience in high-volume baking, commercial baking, or institutional food service preferred Working knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient ratios, and commercial baking equipment Understanding of food safety standards (ServSafe certification a plus, or willingness to obtain) Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production schedules precisely Ability to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining quality and consistency Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, ovens, and food production equipment Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Work Environment This position works in a commercial commissary kitchen setting with exposure to heat, kitchen equipment, and early morning hours. Physical demands include standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion for extended periods.