Baker

Blackberry Market is a cherished fast-casual cafe and bakery located in the vibrant Chicago suburbs, providing a delightful array of daily handcrafted meals, convenient dinners to-go, premium coffee drinks, memorable baked goods, and an expansive catering menu. Known for its commitment to non-processed, handmade, and fresh food, Blackberry Market serves not just nourishment but a refreshing pause and a warm connection point for friends, families, and communities. This establishment has been carefully designed to foster meaningful conversations in an active environment centered around healthful and thoughtful culinary offerings. As a fast-growing business, Blackberry Market focuses on maintaining a positive work environment that balances high standards of quality with excellent work-life integration for all its team members.

This particular role at Blackberry Market is for dedicated Bakers who possess a blend of skill, creativity, and professionalism. Working primarily during breakfast and lunch hours with no evening shifts, this position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.50 to $17.50 alongside robust employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts. Bakers here play an essential role in crafting a wide variety of bakery items like cookies, muffins, bars, scones, and cupcakes, always with an eye towards food quality and customer satisfaction. They engage in activities that cover every aspect of preparation and presentation — from measuring and mixing ingredients to decorating products, testing for safety and quality, maintaining cleanliness, and improving recipes. Teamwork is emphasized, requiring Bakers to communicate effectively and work seamlessly with coworkers to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Given the nature of daily fresh food preparation, Bakers are expected to exhibit organization, attention to detail, and strong baking technique expertise. The work environment celebrates patience and positivity, even under busy conditions, and requires adaptability for weekend and holiday shifts. Overall, this role offers an enriching opportunity to join a community-focused business where quality, care, and culinary excellence are top priorities.