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Cashier/Bake Shop Assistant Position
Job Details
Level: Entry
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bakery/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Shift: 7:15am-4:30pm or 7:45am-12pm Saturdays and Sundays
Job Category: Food Service
Compensation: Hourly: Dependent on experience plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned e-commerce and brick-and-mortar bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company and are looking for badass, dedicated, energetic, and ambitious individuals to join our team.
At Blackout Baking Co. we strive to create BLACKOUT-worthy cookies that bring us back to our childhood, but push boundaries with new flavors, textures, and forms. Perfect for gifting and events, every cookie we make is unique. There is an inherent obsessiveness that goes into every detail; From the texture, flavor balance, shape of the cookie, packaging, etc. We bake everything in-house from our own recipes using high-quality ingredients.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL. The Cashier will be the first smiling face customers see upon entering the bake shop (alongside our delicious baked goods). This is a pivotal role as the Cashier will be responsible for the atmosphere of the shop as well as the execution of in-house and online orders. This is a fast-paced role that combines taking and prepping orders, taking payments, providing great customer service, and being a brand ambassador for Blackout Baking Co. When not working with customers: setting up and taking down the pastry case, assisting in the kitchen with dishes and prep work, and other tasks. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the customer service provided, timeliness in which orders are executed, level of teamwork demonstrated, cleanliness, and work organization. The ideal candidate is friendly and a people-person, proactive, hardworking, energetic team player, and likes a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide awesome customer service as a brand ambassador for Blackout Baking Co.
- Detailed knowledge of all products, ingredients, allergens, etc.
- Identify customer needs and make recommendation for new products
- Complete shift checklists
- Set-up of pastry case and front of house including sanitizing, dishes, and mopping
- Responds positively to regular feedback given by the Manager on Duty
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
- Café cleanliness and maintenance
- Assist with all other tasks as needed in FOH and BOH
Qualifications:
- Punctuality
- Strong desire to exceed customer expectations and build relationships
- Develop strong interpersonal and selling skills in-person and over the phone
- Ability to follow instructions and effectively complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to work on a team and individually
- Effective and positive communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to read documents such as safety rules, instructions, etc.
- Desire to learn and grow within the company
- Standing for extended periods of time (4 hour intervals)
Barista Position
Job Details
Level: Mid
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bakery/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Shift: 7am-4:30pm Friday/Saturday
Job Category: Food Service
Compensation: Hourly: $15.00/hr plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned e-commerce and brick-and-mortar bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company and are looking for badass, dedicated, energetic, and ambitious individuals to join our team.
At Blackout Baking Co. we strive to create BLACKOUT worthy cookies that bring us back to our childhood, but push boundaries with new flavors, textures, and forms. Perfect for gifting and events, every cookie we make is unique. There is an inherent obsessiveness that goes into every detail; From the texture, flavor balance, shape of the cookie, packaging, etc. We bake everything in-house from our own recipes using high-quality ingredients.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL. The Barista will be responsible for the execution of all drinks for in-house customers and takeaway orders. This is a fast-paced role that combines precision and detail for the craft while providing great customer service and being a brand ambassador for Blackout Baking Co. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the customer service provided, quality of the products produced, the timeliness in which they are produced, level of teamwork demonstrated, cleanliness, and work organization. The ideal candidate is friendly and people-person, proactive, hardworking, energetic team player, and likes a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide awesome customer service as a brand ambassador for Blackout Baking Co.
- Dialing in coffee to the best tasting parameters (and tasting those parameters daily)
- Create beverages to order in a timely manner and with a high level of consistency to meet standards
- Identify customer needs and make recommendations for new products
- Understands and complies with the menu, standards, and procedures of Blackout Baking Co.
- Complete shift checklists and maintain accurate inventory
- Properly store, label, and package finished product
- Set-up and cleanup of barista space including sanitizing, dishes, and mopping
- Responds positively to regular feedback given by the Manager on Duty
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
- Café cleanliness and maintenance
- Assist with all other tasks, as needed
Qualifications:
- Punctuality
- 1-year of coffee experience preferred
- 1-year of food service experience preferred
- Strong desire to exceed customer expectations
- Ability to follow instructions and effectively complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to work on a team and individually
- Effective and positive communication skills
- Attention to detail, ambitious, and self-starting
- Ability to read documents such as safety rules, recipes, instructions, etc.
- Knowledge and passion for coffee, with a desire to learn and grow within the company
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Standing for extended periods of time (4 hour intervals)
Assistant Baker Position
Job Details
Level: Entry
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bakery/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time and Full-Time available
Job Shift: 6:15am-4:30pm Sunday/Monday or Friday/Saturday
Job Category: Manufacturing/Baking
Compensation: Hourly: Based on experience plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned e-commerce and brick-and-mortar bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company and are looking for badass, dedicated, energetic, and ambitious individuals to join our team.
At Blackout Baking Co. we strive to create BLACKOUT worthy cookies that bring us back to our childhood, but push boundaries with new flavors, textures, and forms. Perfect for gifting and events, every cookie we make is unique. There is an inherent obsessiveness that goes into every detail; From the texture, flavor balance, shape of the cookie, packaging, etc. We bake everything in-house from our own recipes using high-quality ingredients.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL. The Assistant Baker will assist the Lead Baker with production, including prepping ingredients, mixing doughs, preparing cookies, baking, cleaning, dishes, and packaging. Every day is a different bake schedule with room for growth and tailoring a position that fits the individual. Another component of this position could include prepping e-commerce orders, help manage workflow and inventory, and shipping. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the quality of the products produced, timeliness in which they are produced, level of teamwork demonstrated, cleanliness, and work organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, friendly, hardworking, energetic team player, and detail-oriented. Cookie lovers preferred!
Responsibilities:
- Assist with efficient and accurate completion of prepping, scaling, mixing, and finishing of bakery items
- Complete shift checklists and maintain accurate inventory
- Properly store, label, and package finished product
- Set-up and cleanup of kitchen, including sanitizing, dishes, and mopping
- Responds positively to regular feedback given by the Manager on Duty
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
- Assist with all other tasks, as needed
Qualifications:
- Punctual
- Ability to follow instructions and effectively complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to work on a team and individually
- Effective and positive communication skills
- Attention to detail, ambitious, and self-starting
- Ability to read documents, such as, safety rules, recipes, instructions, etc.
- Basic knowledge and passion for food and baking, with a desire to learn and grow within the company
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Standing for extended periods of time (4 hour intervals)
Benefits:
- Employee discount with lots of free baked goods and drinks during shift
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Medical and Dental for full-time employees available
Please email, info@blackoutbakingco.com, telling us why you would be the best candidate for the position and include your resume if available.