Baker
Sweet Bean
1152 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Cook
Full-time/Part-time
Posted 32 minutes ago
Job Overview
Entry-Level Baker
Sweet Bean is a Taiwanese-American bakery and café specializing in freshly made breads, pastries, and desserts. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking entry-level baker to join our production team. Professional baking experience is not required—we are happy to train someone who is eager to learn and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Prepare doughs, fillings, breads, pastries, and other bakery items according to Sweet Bean recipes
- Weigh and measure ingredients accurately
- Shape, fill, proof, bake, and finish products
- Follow daily production schedules and complete assigned tasks on time
- Maintain consistent quality, appearance, and portion sizes
- Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and organized
- Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
- Assist with receiving ingredients, rotating inventory, and minimizing waste
- Work collaboratively with bakers, kitchen staff, and managers
Qualifications
- No professional baking experience required; training will be provided
- Interest in baking and willingness to learn
- Dependable, punctual, and able to follow detailed instructions
- Comfortable performing repetitive, hands-on tasks
- Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Available for early-morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed
- Food Handler Certificate required or must be obtained after hiring
- Baking, restaurant, or food-production experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, reach, and work around hot ovens and kitchen equipment
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop professional baking skills and grow with an expanding local bakery. Sweet Bean is an equal-opportunity employer.