Production - bakery II, Reserve Kitchen Chicago
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Type: | Full-time |
| Date Posted: | June 25, 2026 |
Now Baking - Baker II - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen #beapartner!
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by service to others.
Starbucks Reserve is responsible for stewarding the Starbucks Reserve brand within a portfolio of unique flagship locations. Starbucks Reserve Stores and Culinary Kitchens across the US. Starbucks Reserve Kitchen teams use their knowledge and expertise to craft fresh food offerings with impeccable ingredients to inspire and delight customers in our Reserve & Roastery locations. These are energetic environments for culinary ambassadors who want to deliver consistent quality in handcrafted foods such as pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza and artisanal baked breads.
Summary
This position contributes to Reserve Kitchen’s success by performing a variety of baking duties in the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, and other pastries.
This position assists the Head Baker and Lead Baker in production planning and execution while ensuring compliance with quality and sanitation requirements.
Partner must model and act in accordance with Starbucks principles and company policies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by service to others.
Starbucks Reserve is responsible for stewarding the Starbucks Reserve brand within a portfolio of unique flagship locations. Starbucks Reserve Stores and Culinary Kitchens across the US. Starbucks Reserve Kitchen teams use their knowledge and expertise to craft fresh food offerings with impeccable ingredients to inspire and delight customers in our Reserve & Roastery locations. These are energetic environments for culinary ambassadors who want to deliver consistent quality in handcrafted foods such as pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza and artisanal baked breads.
Summary
This position contributes to Reserve Kitchen’s success by performing a variety of baking duties in the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, and other pastries.
This position assists the Head Baker and Lead Baker in production planning and execution while ensuring compliance with quality and sanitation requirements.
Partner must model and act in accordance with Starbucks principles and company policies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares designated bakery items based on established recipes.
- Executes daily production lists and maintains Reserve and Starbucks Gold Standard
- Receives ingredients and other supplies from the main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operation
- Ability to use mixers such as spiral, twin arm, Planetary (Hobart), dough sheeters, dough dividers/molders and scales.
- Familiarity with the metric and standard weight systems.
- Cuts and weighs dough into uniform portions with knife or divider, molds dough into loaves or other shapes, and places in pans; proofs dough and bakes in oven using peel; inspects product for quality during and after baking and adjusts processes as required
- Performs other duties as assigned by their leader in support of the kitchen
- 2+ years baking in a professional kitchen – commercial kitchen a plus (required)
- Current Health Code Certification (as per State and Local DOH requirements) (preferred)
- Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 35lbs on a consistent basis and up to 55lbs occasionally
- Ability to adhere to strict personal hygiene and standards of dress consistent with policy
- Attention to Detail
- Passion for learning culinary arts
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently while executing at a high level
- Competent knife skills
- Data entry; Basic working knowledge of computers
- Basic Math and English skill
At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.
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