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Small Baking Co. is a Portland based boutique bakery specializing in American-style baked goods with an emphasis on seasonal locally sourced ingredients and whole grains. We sell at weekend farmers markets around Portland as well as create custom orders for clients. We're looking to add a talented, enthusiastic person to our team. The full job descriptions are below (and how to apply). We can't wait to hear from you!
Small Baking Co. is a Portland based boutique bakery specializing in American-style baked goods with an emphasis on seasonal locally sourced ingredients and whole grains. We sell at weekend farmers markets around Portland as well as create custom orders for clients. We're looking to add a talented, enthusiastic person to our team. The full job descriptions are below (and how to apply). We can't wait to hear from you!
Baker Assistant
This job is every Friday working in the kitchen with our intimate team (with semi-flexible morning start time).
As the baker assistant you will pack orders, scoop a lot of cookies, portion batters for baking, mix recipes, wash dishes (we are a very small business and everyone shares in cleaning responsibilities), and run local errands by car. A production day is typically about 8 hours.
This is a great opportunity for someone to learn more about what it takes to run a small food business or for a seasoned professional to pick up an extra shift in a friendly kitchen.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Pay/Benefits: Competitive and based upon experience. In addition, there are baked good perks including an attractive employee discount.
Interested? Excellent! Please send us your resume and short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work for us and why you think you’re a good fit for this position. Email Joanna at hello@smallbaking.co with subject line: Baker Assistant
Farmers Market Rep
This job is every other Saturday selling at the Portland Farmers Market (start time is 6:30am) on the PSU campus.
As a farmers market rep you represent Small Baking Co. and sell our pastries at the biggest farmers market in town. You are responsible for transporting all market gear and pastries, setting up and breaking down, handling cash and credit card transactions, telling our story, charming visitors and local shoppers, and ensuring each customer has a positive experience. A market day is typically about 8 hours.
Our ideal candidate:
Pay/Benefits: Competitive. In addition, there are baked good perks including an attractive employee discount, trade for goods at farmers markets, and tips from farmers market sales
Interested? Excellent! Please send us your resume and short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work for us and why you think you’re a good fit for this position. Email Joanna at hello@smallbaking.co with subject line:Farmers Market Rep
This job is every Friday working in the kitchen with our intimate team (with semi-flexible morning start time).
As the baker assistant you will pack orders, scoop a lot of cookies, portion batters for baking, mix recipes, wash dishes (we are a very small business and everyone shares in cleaning responsibilities), and run local errands by car. A production day is typically about 8 hours.
This is a great opportunity for someone to learn more about what it takes to run a small food business or for a seasoned professional to pick up an extra shift in a friendly kitchen.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Has commercial kitchen experience
- Is able to lift 50 pounds and stand for up to 10 hours
- Has a can-do hustle attitude/you thrive on conquering tasks efficiently and strive for perfection
- Is flexible and willing to accommodate frequently changing tasks
- Is a self-starter, detail oriented, a hard-worker, a team player
Pay/Benefits: Competitive and based upon experience. In addition, there are baked good perks including an attractive employee discount.
Interested? Excellent! Please send us your resume and short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work for us and why you think you’re a good fit for this position. Email Joanna at hello@smallbaking.co with subject line: Baker Assistant
Farmers Market Rep
This job is every other Saturday selling at the Portland Farmers Market (start time is 6:30am) on the PSU campus.
As a farmers market rep you represent Small Baking Co. and sell our pastries at the biggest farmers market in town. You are responsible for transporting all market gear and pastries, setting up and breaking down, handling cash and credit card transactions, telling our story, charming visitors and local shoppers, and ensuring each customer has a positive experience. A market day is typically about 8 hours.
Our ideal candidate:
- love baked goods and passionate about local ingredients
- responsible, reliable and committed to what you do
- manage inventory and handle payments/track transactions
- ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for up to 8 hours
- has own car to transport all market supplies
- has a good driving record
- has sales experience and excellent customer service skills
- a people person- friendly, approachable, and enjoys talking to strangers
Pay/Benefits: Competitive. In addition, there are baked good perks including an attractive employee discount, trade for goods at farmers markets, and tips from farmers market sales
Interested? Excellent! Please send us your resume and short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work for us and why you think you’re a good fit for this position. Email Joanna at hello@smallbaking.co with subject line:Farmers Market Rep