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Baker Internship @ Zimt Bakery - Chicago, IL

Direct to consumer bakery of Plätzchen (German cookies); have a customer base online and at local events with pop up booth.

Internship Description & Objectives:
The internship will cover our holiday season rush, and include in and out of the kitchen responsibilities including baking, packaging, transporting and selling baked goods in person with our Baker in Chief at local markets and events.
  • Grow and hone your fine pastry baking skills
  • Learn about responsible ingredient and packaging sourcing
  • Interact with customers at events and educate them on our unique business model
  • Give back to the community with leadership opportunity in our donation baking drive

Required Skills:
  • Be over the age of 18
  • Have ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (or be willing to obtain prior to start date)
  • Friendly and engaging with strangers
  • Excited about sustainability and community giving
  • Love baking including detailed pastries
  • Ready to grow and learn new skills
  • Able to work flexibly on multiple tasks at once
  • Be willing to travel to events (particularly the Christkindlmarket in Wrigleyville between Thanksgiving and Christmas (excluding holidays themselves)

Additional Requirements:
  • Complete a 2-4 hour stage (aka trial run)
  • Slip resistant shoes
  • Prefer to hire someone who is vaccinated against Covid-19
  • Be flexible with your schedule – some weekdays are required to prepare for the weekend markets

Number of Hours per Week:
30 hours per week

Schedule:
Will vary but will include 10 hours per week at events between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Location:
The Hatchery @ 135 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 and at the Christkindlmarket in Wrigleyville.
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Hourly Rate:
$15.00/hour

How to Apply:
To apply, email resume to alicia@industrialcouncil.com. 
ICNC - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago
320 N Damen Ave., First Floor
Chicago, IL. 60612
Tel: (312) 421-3941
Fax: (312) 421-1871
Email: info@industrialcouncil.com
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