Baker
Einstein Bros.® Bagels • Chicago, IL, US
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$14,000 - $21,000
Baker / Pastry Chef Jobs in Chicago
5 positions available in IL. Midwest powerhouse with 280K+ finance, tech, and manufacturing jobs
Baker/Cake Assembly
Roeser's Bakery • Chicago, IL, US
onsite
$18,000 - $20,000
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Jewel Osco • Chicago, IL, US
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$15,000 - $24,000
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What Does a Baker / Pastry Chef Do?
Bakers and pastry chefs start before dawn so the city has bread: doughs, fermentation, ovens, viennoiserie and the discipline of doing the same thing perfectly every day. A craft where the product never lies.
Baker / Pastry Chef Salary in Chicago
Typical US salary range: $30K - $48K. In Europe: €21K - €32K. Typical US salary range: $30K - $48K. In Europe: €21K - €32K. Cost of living in Chicago is moderate compared to other cities.
Most In-Demand Skills
Dough & Fermentation
Oven Control
Viennoiserie / Pastry
Hygiene (HACCP)
Early Discipline
Production Planning
The Chicago Job Market
Midwest powerhouse with 280K+ finance, tech, and manufacturing jobs. Chicago's growing fintech and SaaS sector is attracting talent seeking lower costs than coastal cities.
Top industries: Finance, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services.
Strong public transit network with Metra regional connectivity supporting hybrid work patterns.
Career Path & 2026 Trends
Bakers progress to head baker, production manager, or their own bakery; pastry specialisation and sourdough mastery carry premium value. Artisan bakeries are short of staff across France in 2026 while demand for quality bread grows — a qualified baker chooses between several fournils.
Interview Tip
Talk about your fermentation choices — temperatures, times, starters — on one bread you master. The recruiter is a baker too; speak the craft.
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