Job Title: Pastry Chef/Baker (Evening Position)
Company: Foodville Inc.
Location: Chicagoland (Kitchen located in the UIC Medical District: 828 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, serving locations across multiple colleges, universities, and retail outlets in the area.)
About Foodville Inc.
Foodville Inc. is a women-owned food service provider with over 20 years of experience, operating multiple locations across colleges, universities, and retail outlets in the vibrant Chicagoland area. Committed to culinary excellence and community impact, Foodville celebrates diverse cuisines while supporting local refugees and individuals facing displacement. The staff at Foodville represents more than seven countries from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, reflecting a rich cultural mosaic. Through its dedication to ethnic foods and inclusivity, Foodville aims to enhance the student experience on campuses.
Job Overview
Foodville Inc. is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef/Baker to join our team on a full-time evening basis. In this role, you will craft a delectable array of pastries, specialty baked goods, breads, and desserts that delight our customers. This position offers significant growth potential and can evolve into a salaried role for the right candidate, based on performance and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Baking Excellence: Prepare and bake a variety of specialty baked goods, including pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Menu Contribution: Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and expand bakery offerings, incorporating innovative and culturally rich creations.
• Ingredient Management: Manage and maintain proper inventory levels of baking ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability.
• Food Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized baking environment.
• Quality Control: Monitor the baking process and final products, ensuring they meet Foodville’s high standards for taste, appearance, and texture.
• Creativity: Showcase creativity in decorating and presenting baked goods, adding visual appeal to the culinary offerings.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team to align bakery offerings with overall menu themes and customer preferences.
• Adaptability: Display flexibility to meet production demands, adjusting baking quantities based on customer orders and event requirements.

Qualifications

• Baking Experience: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef and/or Baker in a commercial kitchen setting is required.
• Culinary Passion: A genuine passion for baking and creating delicious, visually appealing baked goods.
• Creativity: Ability to develop new recipes and adapt existing ones to suit various preferences and dietary needs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety guidelines and practices in a bakery environment.
• Time Management: Efficient time management skills to meet baking schedules and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing demands and production requirements.

Growth Potential
This evening position offers the opportunity to grow into a salaried leadership role, with responsibilities expanding to menu development, team training, and bakery program innovation.
Join Foodville Inc. and become a pivotal part of our bakery team, crafting delightful baked goods that showcase both culinary excellence and cultural celebration. Apply now to contribute to our mission of enhancing the dining experience and positively impacting the community in Chicagoland!

• Baking Excellence: Prepare and bake a variety of specialty baked goods, including pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Menu Contribution: Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and expand bakery offerings, incorporating innovative and culturally rich creations.
• Ingredient Management: Manage and maintain proper inventory levels of baking ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability.
• Food Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized baking environment.
• Quality Control: Monitor the baking process and final products, ensuring they meet Foodville’s high standards for taste, appearance, and texture.
• Creativity: Showcase creativity in decorating and presenting baked goods, adding visual appeal to the culinary offerings.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team to align bakery offerings with overall menu themes and customer preferences.
• Adaptability: Display flexibility to meet production demands, adjusting baking quantities based on customer orders and event requirements