What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced AM Baker - Full-Time position at Sparrow Bakery?
Hello Portlanders! The Sparrow Bakery is a busy, medium-sized, regional, wholesale and retail bakery specializing in hand laminated croissants and crave-worthy café foods. Founded in Bend, OR in 2006, we began to service local, reputable wholesale accounts here in Portland in 2019 (Zupan's Markets, New Seasons, Stumptown Coffee, Case Study, Providore, Market of Choice, New Seasons and more). In July of 2020 we opened our first regional retail cafe in St. Johns. We are searching for an early morning shift, Full-time, Experienced, Baker to add to our team of retail cafe bakers at our St. Johns location in N. Portland.
This position is responsible for scaling, mixing, lamination, shaping, and baking croissant, bagel, and English muffin products. This is a physically demanding, but rewarding position, with an early start time of 3 or 4am.
As an already experienced Baker, you can surmise this is a very physical position. Expect to hone and develop skills such as fine motor skills, attention to detail, appreciation for aesthetics and working with urgency. This position is labor intensive and will require you to be on your feet. Responsibilities include but are not limited to shaping and baking croissant products, bake prep, lamination, boiling/baking bagels, mixing bread and cookie doughs, and assisting in packaging/labeling products. Whether you are griddling English muffins, or creating our most famous laminated pastry, the Ocean Roll, paying close attention to minute details and having a fondness for toasty temperatures are a must. As an experienced Baker, you know having a respect for proving and timing is also very important.
- Pay will start between $20-23 per hour $3 / hour in tips
Sparrow is an employee-centered company. All employees receive our 40% off employee discount upon hire. A 50/50 health insurance plan and sick-pay is offered for any FT individual after 60 days. We now offer accrued PTO and a 401K plan after 1 year for FT employees too (Full-time at Sparrow is 30 hours per week). We will work to give you a regular, consistent schedule that works best for you and your family, and we will be attentive to your needs, concerns, and growth potential as it arrives throughout your tenure. We strive to offer jobs we would be proud to have, and work hard to set ourselves apart as one of the best employers in town.
Come find out about this position and whether it would be right for you! Please apply online on really with your resume and *brief cover letter* telling us why you might be a great fit for this position, OR bring a *cover letter* explaining your interest in the position, a resume, and yourself to our N. Portland location, 8191 N Lombard - We can’t WAIT to meet you and teach you about our way of baking!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23