Bakers for hire in Chicago, IL
Find bakers who specialize in creating artisan breads, pastries and desserts using traditional techniques while demonstrating skills in ingredient selection, dough preparation and decorating. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years30%6-10 years26%Current company
Panera Bread
Insomnia Cookies
Jewel Osco
Time at current job
Less than 1 year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,421 profiles for Bakers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Baker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $64,117 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,590 – $78,172 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Pastry Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianPERC CardDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Latte ArtCleaningHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceFilingFile OrganizationHead shift lead of BOH
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBilingualPastry Cook/Baker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsServingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperiencePOSShift lead/ head baker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBaker/Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackKitchen ExperienceUnloadingLoadingBaker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingBarista ExperienceGoogle DocsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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What's the average time to fill a baker role?
The average time to fill a baker role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bakers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a baker include: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a baker?
Common licenses or certifications for bakers include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to bakers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bakers include: assistant manager, shift lead/ head baker and baker/cook.
What level of education is common for a baker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a baker in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a baker?
Most bakers have 15 years of professional experience.
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