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Assistant Baker Position
Job Details
Level: Entry
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Kitchen/Bake Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Job Shift: Morning/Day Mon-Sat
Job Category: Manufacturing
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned local bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company that ships nationwide with a bake shop opening next month, 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 are bakers who make fresh cookies without preservatives. With the opening of our brick-and-mortar location we will be expanding our baked goods and drink menu.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL. The Assistant Baker will be responsible for production which includes prepping ingredients, mixing doughs, cookie preparation, baking, and packaging. 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 space 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:
- Punctuality
- 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)
Barista Position
Job Details
Level: Mid
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bake/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Job Shift: Morning/Day Mon-Sat
Job Category: Food Service
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned local bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company that ships nationwide with a bake/coffee shop opening next month, 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 are bakers who make fresh cookies without preservatives. With the opening of our brick-and-mortar location we will be expanding our baked goods and drink menu.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL. The Barista will be responsible for 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, 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 recommendation 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)
Cashier Position
Job Details
Level: Entry
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bake/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Job Shift: Morning/Day Mon-Sat
Job Category: Food Service
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned local bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company that ships nationwide with a bake/coffee shop opening next month, 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 are bakers who make fresh cookies without preservatives. With the opening of our brick-and-mortar location we will be expanding our baked goods and drink menu.
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 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. 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 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 and maintain accurate inventory
- Set-up and cleanup of pastry case and front of house including sanitizing, dishes, 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
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Standing for extended periods of time (4 hour intervals)
Social Media Creator/Marketing Coordinator Position
Job Details
Level: Entry
Location: Blackout Baking Co. – Bake/Coffee Shop - Oak Park, IL
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Shift: Flexible
Job Category: Marketing and Design
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
Company Description
Blackout Baking Co. is a woman-owned local bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies. We are a growing company that ships nationwide with a bake/coffee shop opening next month, 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 are bakers who make fresh cookies without preservatives. With the opening of our brick-and-mortar location we will be expanding our baked goods and drink menu.
Position Description
This position is located in Oak Park, IL.. Part hours will be onsite and part hours will be remote. The Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for execution of brand image through various social platforms. This is a fast-paced role that combines an eye for design and detail while effectively communicating the Blackout Baking Co. brand and products. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the amount of original content created, work organization, quality of, meeting deadlines, level of teamwork demonstrated, and work organization. The ideal candidate is friendly, proactive, hardworking, energetic team player, and likes a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Role will be approximately 8 hours per week with half being in the bake shop to create custom content
- Design posts to create buzz around the brand and new products
- Administrate the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content
- Create a regular publishing schedule submitted weekly for approval for social media and marketing platforms
- Effectively communicate information and ideas in written and video format
- Build and maintain sales relationships, online and off
- Meet deadlines
Qualifications:
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Demonstrate creativity in social media
- Display an in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Instagram, Boomerang, Reels, TikTok, YouTube etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios
- Knowledge of Google Ads
- 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
- Possess excellent writing and language skills
Please email, team@blackoutbakingco.com, telling us why you would be the best fit to join our team along with your resume and we'll be in touch.