Baker Jobs in Wilmette, IL

A Baker plays a crucial role in the culinary industry, specializing in the creation and production of a wide variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Typically working in bakeries, restaurants, or hotels, they are responsible for mixing ingredients following recipes, shaping and forming dough, setting oven temperatures, and decorating and presenting baked goods attractively. They must also ensure the quality of the ingredients and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in their workstation. Bakers often work closely with chefs to design and develop new recipes.

Key skills for a Baker include attention to detail, creativity, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent time management skills are also essential, as baking often involves tight schedules and precise timing. In terms of qualifications, although some bakers learn their trade through work experience, many employers prefer candidates with a diploma or degree in baking and pastry arts. Additionally, certification from a recognized culinary institution, such as the Retail Bakers of America, can enhance career prospects. Prior to becoming a Baker, a person may have roles such as a Bakery Assistant, where they assist in basic baking and cleaning tasks, a Pastry Cook, preparing pastries in a restaurant, or a Bread Baker Apprentice, learning the trade under a professional Baker.

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Bakery Manager / Pastry Chef

Manage pastry making/baking, inventory and purchasing for the department; Monitor quality of goods and service within the bakery department; Responsible for the department staff training, assignments...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for all duties related to creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish...

Baker

  • Elmhurst, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

cakes and traditional Italian baked goods....

Overnight Bakery/Baker

  • Westmont, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Westmont, US-IL Rate: 15.8 Type: Permanent OVERNIGHT BAKERY/BAKER Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service....

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum - Any retail experience - Any bakery/cake decorating experience - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math - Effective communication skills Desired - Second language:...

Baker

  • Wilmette, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmette, IL
  • 2 days ago

Our Bakers also have the secret ingredient for talking to their customers and take pride in what they are baking, making, and decorating....

Bakery Manager in Training

  • Burbank, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Id : 578238, Title : Bakery Manager in Training, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...197, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Baker The Goddess and Grocer - Gold Coast Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Goddess and Grocer - Gold Coast - Now Hiring: Baker Click here to learn more & apply today! A.M....

Baker

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Professionalism ServSafe Certified Cake Making Read more...

Pastry Decorator TFM

  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pastry Decorator assists in the bakery department by preparing fresh baked goods daily for our customers by following recipes, labeling, and storing baked goods....

Baker

  • Westmont, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 6 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same....

Cake Decorator

  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Cake Decorating Primary Location... 815 Clepper Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1535, United States of America...

baker, production - Starbucks Reserve Roastery - Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago

goods for special diets Culture & Effective Communication + Set inspirational tone for partners by role modeling Starbucks Mission and Values....

Cake Decorator

  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (6 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $17 - $30 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Bakery/Cake Decorator

  • Lake Zurich, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 8 days ago

decorating experience - Ability to handle stressful situations - Knowledge of basic math - Effective communication skills Desired - Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing...

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Salary for Baker Jobs in Wilmette, IL

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Highest Education Level

Bakers in Wilmette, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.6%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bakers in Wilmette, IL
Less than 1 year
62.9%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
15.6%
1-2 years
5.1%


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