As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food to the exact chef’s specifications and setting up stations for the menu.

Cook's duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.

g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report, and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions Clean up station and take care of leftover food Stock inventory appropriately Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

JOB DESCRIPTION Baker

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE : BAKER

Panera Perks :

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for a quarterly increase based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

We wouldn’t be Panera without our Bakers.

We’re not just Panera, we’re Panera Bread and it’s our Bakers who keep us stocked with the delicious pastries and fresh breads we’re known for.

Come be the heart and soul of our entire cafe.

As a Baker at Panera, your job is to :

• Bake all the fresh bread and pastries your cafe needs each day.
• Maintain our high standards for flavor and quality, using 100% real ingredients.
• Perform stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as needed.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Step in and support your manager and team.

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

This job is for you if :

• You love baking, even if you’re a beginner. (4 weeks of training provided)
• You enjoy both working alone and with a team.
• You’re a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often.
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You’re passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors : Warmth for guests : Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions : Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it : Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together : Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate : Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect : Seeing the best in others

Growth Opportunities at Panera :

• A Path to Success : Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills and Training : Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career whatever your goals may be.
• Nationwide Opportunities : We open about 100 new cafes each year so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer

600678 Elmwood Park, IL - West North Avenue

Description

Performs all duties related to preparing and baking products that are consistent with WFM quality standards. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.

All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Measures, mixes, and prepares raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
• Forms, cuts, molds, shapes, and bakes dough.
• Monitors cooking completion times and sets heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
• Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards.
• Ensures temp, sweep, and sanitation logs are completed.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques;

answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, policies and procedures.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Ability to use point of sale electronic systems.

Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Experience

• 6-12 months retail experience.
• Overnight hours

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day : standing / walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use : single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions : bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures :

90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

Generous pay offered for experience!

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand-crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled-to-order breakfast sandwiches.

We proudly serve eye-opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted.

The culinary mantra at Do-Rite is focused on 3 points : made in-house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY.

We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Pastry Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and / or desserts.

Essential Functions

• Prepare baked goods according to prescribed recipes and / or special requests
• Assist Chef in overseeing the bread and / or pastry inventory and communicating needs to ordering manager
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare ingredients needed for bread, pastry and / or dessert recipes as needed
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed
• Be able to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Get along with others and be a team player

As a Baker at Sprinkles, you will contribute to the success of Sprinkles by baking all cupcakes, cookies, and brownies while ensuring proper rotation of products.

This role is uniquely great for night owls or early birds, as sometimes you will arrive at the bakery as early as 12am. Your sweet spot is working in kitchens, and you are your best when hustling through a busy day of baking thousands of cupcakes.

Without you, there would be no Sprinkles.

Perks of Working with Sprinkles :

• Benefit options include Heath, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401K
• Daily Pay option available to associates
• Sprinkles Associate Card to sprinkle the joy to your family, friends, and community
• Opportunity to do good Sprinkles partners with several charities and community organizations
• Family Friendly Hours
• Paid parental leave & paid time off
• Chance to be a part of special memories that happen daily in our bakery
• Development and growth opportunities

Responsibilities :

• Follow printed bake sheet to ensure correct flavors and quantities are being baked.
• Ensure cupcakes are being baked to Sprinkles specifications and standards every time.
• Maintain clean ovens and baking areas in the kitchen.
• Assist dishwashers and frosters with completing dishwashing as needed.
• Train in frosting cupcakes and production prep duties to support as needed.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Report to work at the scheduled time for each shift and fulfill the job requirements for the duration of the shift or until relieved of all duties by a direct supervisor.
• Act with a high level of Detail when following instructions down to the dot on top of a Sprinkles cupcake.
• Retain and demonstrate proper policies and procedures delivered by trainers and managers with enthusiasm.

Requirements :

• At least 1 year of previous baking experience or professional baking certification.
• A passion and love of the Sprinkles product, brand, and experience.
• Ability to work a changing schedule that can begin between Midnight and 3am.
• Can work well under pressure while being mindful of timers and maintaining a consistent pace.
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand and follow written and verbal instructions from management.
• Must be able to move around the bakery as you bend down for bags and reach up for cupcake trays.
• Can lift at least 50 pounds, carrying cupcake trays, cupcake batter, frosting, and bags of boxed purchases.
• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for much of your shift.
• Sprinkles is an Equal Opportunity Employer