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Aba

Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
401(k)

Job Description

Aba is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant with an exciting California influence, proudly serving the vibrant food scenes of Chicago and Austin. The restaurant showcases the culinary talents of Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who brings a modern and creative approach to Mediterranean cooking. Aba's menu is carefully crafted to offer an exceptional dining experience that highlights bold flavors and fresh ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean region. Beyond the remarkable food offerings, Aba features a beverage program that includes rare wines and unique spirits sourced from lesser-known Mediterranean areas, creating an immersive and authentic culinary atmosphere.
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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in baking or pastry preparation preferred
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
  • Ability 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
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Ability to understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders
  • Ability to work safely in busy kitchen environment with knives and equipment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Experience preparing baked goods, pastries or desserts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  • Ability to follow recipes and portion controls
  • Team player with positive attitude

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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