1. Cake Designers/Pastry Assistant
2. Bakery Cashiers / Customer Service
3. Pastry Chefs / Bakers
4. Pastry Assistants
This is an opportunity to join a new fast growing food company that specializes in Native Asian Cakes, Pastries, Breads and Desserts! At Rowie's Bakery, we offer generous opportunities for advancement and growth for the right candidate. A perfect candidate for this position is someone who is hardworking, professional, unique and has a wonderful 'How Can I Help?' attitude! Come and join the fun and help become a part in establishing and growing our new, vibrant Rowie's Bakery work culture that instills hard work, creativity and production! As featured in the Aug 2011 Chicago Reader Issue, Rowie's Bakery has a truly unique background and bootstrap mentality that has allowed us to create new loyal customers every day. True 'Foodies' strongly encouraged to apply! Fans of Philippine desserts and cuisine also a huge bonus!
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Cake Design/Pastry Assistant (Part to Full Time - M, T, W, TH, F, SAT - Hourly $8.25 - $10.25 depending on experience)
We are looking for a cake decorator/pastry assistant to complement our team! We need someone to help make our products SING! You will participate in the preparation and decoration of baked goods as well as packaging and labeling. You will provide excellent customer service and maintain sanitation of the department work areas. Please Note: In addition to designing artful presentation, your duties will also include pastry assistant tasks when you are not working on designing cakes and pastries. This includes frosting cakes and cupcakes, assembling pastries, putting together French macarons, assisting in the preparation of ingredients, etc.
If you are:
- Creative type
- Hardworking
- Detail oriented
- Fast worker
- Personal Hygiene
- Good time management
- Highly enthusiastic (This means that you LOVE doing this kind of stuff)
Then this position is for you!
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Concept customized design request - start to finish
Piping custom greetings / messages on cakes - huge plus!
To ice/frost standard both retail cake orders and wholesale cake orders
Frost cupcakes
Assemble petit fours and other specialty desserts
Assist customers with special custom decoration order requests
Prepare ingredients: Cutting fruit, grinding powders, mixing frostings, etc
Maintain a clean, well organized and sanitized work areas
Package and label finished product.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
TO APPLY FOR THE CAKE DESIGN/PASTRY ASSISTANT POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer with out reading the job description in its' entirety!):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Sample work photos of your BEST work to us! Students, Graf Artists and experienced Cake Decorators encouraged to apply.
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)
ALSO:
*Ideal if you have a background or previous kitchen experience working in kitchen for food prep or other similar bakery pastry work
** Even better if you have experience or talent in piping handwritten greetings on cakes ("Happy Birthday," "Congratulations," "Best Wishes" etc.)
***Stage opportunities are available for strong candidates who qualify
Please note in your credentials if any of previous 2 apply for special consideration!
Retail Bakery Cashier Position (Part Time and Full Time available - T, W, TH, F, SAT, SUN (Both opening and closing shifts are available - Hourly $8.50 - 9.25 depending on experience)
If you can execute flawless customer service with a smile while communicating effectively with the customers, then we want you! We are looking to complement our team with happy, enthusiastic and professional individuals. Inquire now if this is you! We are looking for bright individuals who can present themselves to new customers in a polished, professional manner. Enthusiastic persona, confidence and professional attitude is a must. No shy folks please. Your ability to present yourself to new customers boldly and confidently is key to this position.
The bakery cashier position will include the following requirements/responsibilities:
*Taking ownership of the bakery merchandising area and executing excellent customer service with a smile!
*Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor a huge plus!
*Professionalism is key
*Communicating with new customers in person and over the phone regarding existing product lines, new orders, existing orders and answering all customer inquiries
*Maintaining an immaculate workspace and keeping food display areas neat and clean
*Organization skills required
*Provide one to one consultations with customers for customized cake design orders
*Proficiency with computer (PC and Mac)
*Basic reading and math skills required
*Prior customer service experience
*Cleanliness and hygiene a must
*Previous experience answering phones and transferring calls
*Ringing purchases and making suggestions for customers
*Flexible schedule including weekends and early evenings
*Knowledge and familiarity with Philippine pastries and desserts a huge plus!
Please note: A big part of this position is educating the customer about new, unfamiliar products. Your personality, polished appearance and ability to communicate with a large variety of bakery customers is crucial. Laziness not tolerated (we're just sayin'!)
Reliable transportation is necessary as well. We are located in the northside of Chicago (Lincoln and California).
TO APPLY FOR THE RETAIL BAKERY SALES POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer with out reading the job description in its' entirety!):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)
Pastry Chef / Baker Position (Shifts available Part to Full Time -M, T, W, TH, F, SAT, SUN - Hourly $8.25 - 12.50 depending on experience)
BASIC FUNCTION
We are looking for a Pastry Chef / Baker to complement our team! We are looking for someone who can follow our written and oral guidance in producing our in-house recipes at both the retail and wholesale bakery level! You will participate in the preparation and production of a variety of baked goods including Layer Cakes, French Macarons, and much more. Knowledge of Philippine sweets, pastries desserts a huge plus!
If you are:
- Organized
- Hardworking
- Detail Oriented
- Fast worker and can multi-task
- Personal Hygiene
- Team Player and works well with others
- Highly enthusiastic (You are a high level 'foodie!')
- Food Service Manager - City of Chicago Certified (Huge plus)
Then this position is for you!
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Bake our signature cake line (Baking cake layers and mixing frosting) exactly to spec by following our own in-house procedures
2. Produce French macarons (We will train if you have no previous knowledge or experience in this)
3. Prep and measure out both wet and dry ingredients prior to production
4. Help to expand and develop our product line to include petit fours, cookies, breads and other tasty confections!
5. Plating and presenting desserts (Only light experience required here)
6. Maintain a clean, well organized and sanitized work area.
7. Follow routine kitchen opening and closing procedures
8. Frost Cakes and Cupcakes (Critical!)
Overall, you will be mainly be responsible for helping to produce our specialty in-house products (We will lightly). You will also provide input on new products to produce and help to execute them (From initial prep and production to final packaging/plating). You must have a basic knowledge of basic kitchen equipment use. You will work closely with 2 cake decorators.
This position is for full time or part to full time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER NOTES:
- Serious inquiries only!
- Heavy lifting and reliable stamina (It's a bakery kitchen!)
- You must have reliable transportation to northside Chicago
- Ability to read, comprehend and perform written procedures/policies
- Strong attention to customer service
- Average math aptitude
- Please include your pay requirements
- Basic reading and writing grammar
*Ideal if you have a background or previous kitchen experience working in kitchen for food prep or other similar bakery pastry work
** Even better if you have experience or talent in piping handwritten greetings on cakes ("Happy Birthday," "Congratulations," "Best Wishes" etc.)
***STAGE OPPORTUNITIES are available for strong candidates who qualify
TO APPLY FOR THE PASTRY CHEF / BAKER POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer with out reading the job description in its' entirety!):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio of sample work (If available)
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)
Dishwasher / Pastry Assistant (Shifts available everyday M, T, W, R, F, Sa,Sun) Hourly Starting $8.25 and upwards depending on experience
BASIC FUNCTION
You will assist in kitchen with cleaning and drying of pots, pans, utensils and smallwares. You will help maintain an organized workspace and also assist in the preparation and assembly of various bakery products including frosting cakes, frosting cupcakes, assisting in cake decoration duties as necessary.
You Must Be / Can:
- Hardworking
- Work well with hands
- Work well with others in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Work independently
- Learn various methods and techniques when it comes to food prep and finished bakery product assembly (Piping, cake frosting, assembling French Macarons, preparing buttercreams, etc)
- Wash and clean both work areas as necessary and properly wash and store away clean pots, pans, utensils, etc
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Wash pots, pans and utensils
- Assist head chef baker in prep work
- Must be able to complete final assembly of all bakery products daily
- Help set up workstations
- Clean and sanitize workstations
- Safely store all kitchen tools and cookware away for next use
- Safely storing and labeling newly prepped / used food products
- Practice safe sanitation
- Label new orders accurately
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER NOTES:
- Strong attention to detail
- Hardworking
- Attentive to instruction and proactively helping others when needed
- Clean
- Thorough
- Serious inquiries only!
- Heavy lifting and reliable stamina (It's a bakery kitchen!)
- You must have reliable transportation to northside Chicago
- Ability to read, comprehend and perform written procedures/policies
- Strong attention to customer service
- Average math aptitude
- Please include your pay requirements
- Basic reading and writing grammar
TO APPLY FOR THE PASTRY ASSISTANT POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer without reading the job description in its' entirety!):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio of sample work (If available)
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)
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