Top 56 Pastry cook Jobs in Northfield, Il

Catering by Michaels Pastry Cook and Baker
Catering by Michaels —Morton Grove, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pastry Cook
Deer Path Inn —Lake Forest, IL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings —Chicago, IL
- $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- US work authorization
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Pastry Chef – Macaron Specialist
Leonidas Chocolate Cafe —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Bakery
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Line Cook
True Food Kitchen —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
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9d
Pastry Cook
The Mather in Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Pastry Cook
The Moorings —Arlington Heights, IL
- $25.45 - $35.68 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Pastry Cook
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Rosemont —Des Plaines, IL
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Pastry Cook 2
Park Hyatt Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $28.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Cafe Cook / Chef
FIELDS LEXUS AND COLLISION CENTER GLENVIEW —Glenview, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Dealership
- Reliable transportation
- Café
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Line Cook
Backlot Coffee —Evanston, IL
- $18 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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1d
Baker/Pastry Cook
Goddess and The Baker —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Math
- Bakery
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Pastry Cook
Gibsons Italia —Chicago, IL
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Pastry Prep Cook - Buck Russell's
Buck Russell's —Wilmette, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
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8d
Pastry Cook
Shoreacres —Lake Bluff, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Pastry Cook
Bazaar Meat —Chicago, IL
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Prep Cook and Line Cook with Pastry Experience Preferred
Luckycat —Chicago, IL
- $19.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Basic math
- In-person
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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12d
Pastry Cook
Aya Pastry —Chicago, IL
- Holidays
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Pastry Cook
Food for Thought —Lincolnwood, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Basic math
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Pastry Cook
Do-Rite Donuts - Streeterville —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Catering by Michaels Pastry Cook and Baker

Catering by Michaels -
Morton Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $21 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Taste testing for quality control

Full Job Description

Join Our Pastry Team

At Catering by Michaels, we believe an event is more than food on a plate. Every dessert, pastry, and finishing touch contributes to an experience that guests remember long after the event is over.

Founded in 1980, Catering by Michaels is a full-service catering and events company based in Morton Grove, Illinois. We produce events throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, ranging from weddings and galas to corporate events, festivals, and private celebrations.

We are looking for a Pastry Decorator and Baker who takes pride in craftsmanship, values consistency, and enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment where quality matters.

About Catering by Michaels

For more than four decades, we have built our reputation as one of Chicago's leading catering and events companies through creativity, execution, and exceptional service.

Scratch kitchen with all desserts produced in-house
Sustainability leader, certified by both Green Restaurant and Green Seal
Experience executing major events including Lollapalooza, the NFL Draft, LIV Golf, and the Black Creativity Gala
Preferred caterer at many of Chicago's most iconic venues
Full-service catering and event production throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs

Our pastry department is responsible for creating desserts that are as memorable as the events themselves. This position reports to work at our commissary kitchen in Morton Grove.

Why This Role Matters

Presentation matters. Attention to detail matters. Consistency matters.

As a Pastry Decorator and Baker, you are responsible for helping create desserts and pastries that reflect the standards and reputation of Catering by Michaels. From decorating cookies and cakes to executing recipes with precision, your work directly contributes to the client and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Decorate cookies, pastries, and other desserts with precision and creativity
Work with chocolate and specialty pastry techniques to enhance presentation and quality
Prepare pastry items according to established recipes and production standards
Operate mixers, ovens, scales, and other pastry and baking equipment safely and efficiently
Follow recipes accurately while demonstrating the ability to solve problems and adapt as needed
Participate in department meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development opportunities
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization throughout all pastry production areas
Ensure kitchen equipment, refrigeration, storage areas, and small wares meet company sanitation standards
Support event production, holiday schedules, and special projects as needed
Complete all responsibilities in accordance with Catering by Michaels safety and food handling procedures

Qualifications

1 to 3 years of professional baking or pastry experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing production priorities
Reliable attendance and dependability
Open availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred. If you speak Spanish, you will be working alongside team members who do as well

Applicants may be asked to stage in the pastry department, as well as complete any necessary skill tests.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and move food products, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods, often up to 6 hours at a time
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat frequently throughout a shift
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and fellow team members
Ability to taste and smell food products for quality control purposes
Comfortable working in environments that include refrigerated storage areas, hot kitchens, food production equipment, noise, and varying temperatures

Why Work With Catering by Michaels

We have been doing this since 1980 because we care about doing things the right way. Our pastry team takes pride in producing desserts from scratch and contributing to events that leave a lasting impression.

If you are passionate about baking, enjoy working with a team of culinary professionals, and want to grow your skills with one of Chicago's premier catering and events companies, we encourage you to apply.

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