Company Overview: Tous Les Jours is a French-Asian Bakery serving a unique selection of bakery goods and beverages made with high quality of ingredients. It has established a reputable bakery café system in the United States, building on a brand image that is respected in Asian American communities and is expanding into the mainstream markets.
Overview
Join the heart of TOUS les JOURS, an authentic French-Asian bakery! We are seeking a skilled and passionate Experienced Baker to join our team at upcoming Downers Grove location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise in cake decorating, food preparation, and pastry artistry while delivering exceptional customer service. As an experienced Baker, you will be instrumental in creating visually stunning baked goods, managing food handling processes, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety. Your culinary experience will contribute to crafting delicious treats that delight our customers and elevate our brand’s reputation.
Note: This position requires a minimum of 2 years of professional baking experience.
Duties
- Prepare a wide variety of breads, pastries, and doughs from scratch following TOUS les JOURS’ specific recipes and high-quality standards
- Handle food safely by adhering to proper food handling procedures and maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Monitor baking processes to ensure consistent quality, texture, and golden-brown perfection.
- Package finished products efficiently for retail or catering purposes, ensuring freshness and presentation quality
- Assist in food production processes, including mixing, baking, and assembling products in accordance with health regulations
- Ensure every item meets our strict standards for presentation and taste before it reaches the shelf.
- Support kitchen operations by maintaining inventory levels, rotating stock, and ordering supplies as needed
- Work closely with our Kitchen Manager and assist in coordinating with kitchen helpers to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Provide excellent customer service by engaging with customers, answering questions about products, and offering recommendations
Skills and Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional baking experience in a commercial bakery or professional kitchen.
- Technical Skill: Advanced understanding of dough handling, fermentation, proofing, and temperature control.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques across various culinary disciplines
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment, and food safety standards to ensure high-quality production
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced settings such as bakeries or catering kitchens
- Knowledge of food industry regulations related to hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be dependable for early morning shifts, weekends, and holiday rotations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $15–$19/hr based on your expertise.
- Great Perks: Employee discounts on our world-class bread, pastries, and cakes.
- Positive Culture: A supportive, high-energy environment where diversity is valued and hard work is appreciated.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to master specialized French-Asian baking techniques in a modern, professional kitchen.
Join us as a Baker where your culinary talents will shine! Bring your passion for baking and food artistry to a vibrant team committed to excellence. We value energetic individuals eager to grow their skills while creating delightful experiences for our customers. This paid position offers a rewarding environment where your expertise makes a real difference every day!
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
