Bakers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Panera Bread
Dunkin
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Time at current job
2-5 years63%More than 5 years25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Baker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $64,301 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,172 – $77,758 yearly
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Baker/ icer/pastry cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SafeFood Safety CertificationSafe CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsVegan CuisineBaker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsAssistant Baker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipBakery Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Esthetician LicenseCertified EstheticianServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBaker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesSanitation ProceduresSanitationFood Safety+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSalesRetail SalesConflict ManagementArtisan Bread Baker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementSanitationCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a baker role?
The average time to fill a baker role is 89 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: time management, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for bakers?
Common licenses or certifications for bakers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to bakers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bakers include: baker/ icer/pastry cook, assistant baker and pastry chef.
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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