Bread Baker - SE Portland at ACCORDIA

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bread Baking, Pastry Baking, Attention To Detail, Mathematical Accuracy, Proofing, Oven Operation, Time Management, Physical Stamina, Cleaning Guidelines, Communication, Teamwork, Culinary Skills, Food Handling, High-Volume Production, Artisan Baking, Consistency

Industry

Description

Salary: $18+/hour -Depending on Experience Schedule: Thursday to Monday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday) About Elephants A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good. About the job Elephants offers great local foods from scratch every day, and much of that food is prepared (cooked, baked, and packaged) at our SE Portland Central Kitchen. To accomplish this goal, we rely on an exceptional group of food professionals to produce high-quality food products 24/7. We are a speedy team that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our stores and customers. Our Bread Crew is a group of friendly folks who work very hard and have fun doing it! Our bakers make all the bread that we use for our sandwiches and burgers at every single location… fresh every day. We are looking to hire a Bread Baker to enhance our bakery team in this high-volume production -- someone with attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You also need a passion for scratch artisan baking! If you have good experience proofing, rotating, and using convection and deck oven, this is a great opportunity! This position requires mathematical accuracy, a good sense of timing, and a lot of hustle. Consistency is key in a high-volume bakery, so bring you’re “A” game every single day. The ideal candidate for us will have Experience baking bread or pastry preferred (or Culinary School Degree); the ability to lift 50lbs.; bend, twist, stoop with ease; stand for 8 hours (with reasonable accommodation); great instincts with baking and proofing breads! A food handler's card is required for this position. As the Bread Baker, you will: * Use a proof-box, rotating ovens, deck ovens and convection ovens as needed * Proper proofing, baking and scoring of baguettes * Using a table sheeter to sheet biscuits * Baking off large amounts of bread and pastry items in a strict timeline, according to store and catering orders * Keeping your area clean and following cleaning guidelines for the bakery * Follow daily numbers and last-minute orders for production * Communicate with the pastry/bread managers to ensure no production/scheduling conflicts Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. What we offer: * Paid vacation and sick time * Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.) * Mental Health Services * Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401k with 4% company match * Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career * Free counseling and financial services * Opportunities for advancement * Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food * Pet insurance * Chance to win employee raffles * Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more * A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

As a Bread Baker, you will be responsible for proofing, baking, and scoring various types of bread, ensuring high-quality production in a timely manner. You will also maintain cleanliness in the bakery and communicate effectively with management to avoid scheduling conflicts.