Overnight Artisan Bread Maker

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States West Town Bakery & Diner Full time

Position Overview:

The Overnight Bread Baker is tasked with executing the directives of the Executive Chef, Head Baker, and Pastry Chef, while meticulously following recipes, preparation lists, and operational systems established by West Town Bakery & Diner. This role involves the creation of a diverse range of both specialty and traditional breads, which are available for retail sale and supplied to our Wholesale Department. Additionally, the bread department engages in the production of laminated goods, bagels, and offers the opportunity to innovate new products, provided that daily production targets are achieved promptly.

Shift Details:

This position requires working during the evening or overnight hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proficiently read and adhere to preparation lists and recipes.
  • Exhibit fundamental knife skills.
  • Possess a solid understanding of various bread types, including enriched and lean breads, laminated products, scones, rolls, loaves, and other quick breads.
  • Maintain strict sanitation standards while working in a designated station on the production line.
  • Effectively communicate ordering and preparation requirements to management during off-shift hours.
  • Ensure organization and cleanliness of walk-in and cooler storage areas.
  • Handle large volume orders from multiple wholesale clients daily, in addition to servicing retail locations.
  • Perform nightly restaurant closure duties to meet the standards set by supervisors and conduct deep cleaning on a weekly basis.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand or walk for a minimum of 8 hours as required.
  • Capable of maintaining a fast-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 10 hours as necessary.
  • Must be able to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, carrying, and fine manipulation of materials and data entry.
  • Work in both warm and cool environments.
  • Exposure to high noise levels from music and customer and employee activity.
  • Tolerance for potential allergens including peanut products, eggs, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish.
  • Availability to work overnight shifts and weekends.

For more information about West Town Bakery & Diner, please visit our website.



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