The Baking Institute Bakery – Wheeling, IL
The Baking Institute Bakery, a busy wholesale and custom bakery in Wheeling, IL, is hiring for a full-time, benefit-eligible team member to join our crew in a dual role: Delivery Driver + Production Assistant.
This is a guaranteed 40+ hour/week position (with lots of opportunity for overtime), perfect for someone with back-of-house or expediting experience who’s looking for a hands-on, varied role in a fast-paced bakery environment.
Job Duties Include:
-Delivering wedding cakes, pastries, and wholesale orders to customers (mostly Fridays and Saturdays)
-Assisting with bakery production (packaging, prepping, organizing)
-Helping pack and organize daily delivery runs
-Supporting the team wherever needed to keep things running smoothly
Requirements:
-Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
-Ability to lift and carry bakery items safely
-Previous experience in a kitchen, bakery, or delivery role preferred – but we’ll train the right person
-Reliable, organized, and comfortable with a changing daily routine
Details:
Full-time (guaranteed 40 hours minimum, lots of OT available)
$17–$19/hour based on experience
Health benefits + 2 weeks PTO banked
Friendly, hardworking team + established, woman-owned business with 20+ years in the industry
If you’re dependable, love staying busy, and want to be part of a growing local bakery with a strong reputation, we want to hear from you!
To apply: Reply with your name, contact info, brief work history or resume, and a sentence or two about why you’re interested.