Baker

**Who We Are**

Blackberry Market is a fast-casual cafe and bakery in the Chicago suburbs offering daily handcrafted meals, dinners to-go, premium coffee drinks, memorable baked goods, and a robust catering menu.

We believe in food that is non-processed, handmade, and fresh. We recognize that food is not only a means to nourishment, but an excuse to pause, reflect, and connect with those we love. Blackberry was designed with this in mind – an active space for meaningful conversations alongside healthful and thoughtful food.

We are quickly expanding and looking for team members to join our growing team.

Whether you’ve been working in restaurants for several years or you’re looking to make a career change, you’ll find that Blackberry Market is a unique place. We were founded as a restaurant that provides excellent work-life balance, a positive work environment, excellence in standards and quality, and a high level of care for our guests and staff.

As a breakfast and lunch restaurant, we have no evening shifts and provide competitive compensation, including robust benefits.

**The Position**

We are searching for skilled, creative Bakers who strive to provide excellent baked items and service in an efficient, professional manner. We expect our Bakers to be friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction. You should be organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.

**Responsibilities**

• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, muffins, bars, scones, and cupcakes.
• Decorating and displaying finished products.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
• Being a team player and working with coworkers to ensure smooth operations.
• Designing and improving recipes.
• Having an open availability and understanding that there may be days on the weekend/holidays that he/she may have to work.

**Requirements**

• At least 1-2 years of professional baking experience
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• **Early morning and Weekend availability required, including Sunday.**

**Job Type:** Part-time or full-time available

See more available positions at **jobs.blackberry.cafe.**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person