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Small Baking Co. is a Portland based bakery specializing in American-style baked goods with an emphasis on seasonal locally sourced ingredients and whole grains.
We have a growing wholesale business as well as sell at weekend farmers markets around Portland and several pop up events throughout the year.  We're looking to add a talented, enthusiastic person to our kitchen staff.  The full job description is below (and how to apply).  We can't wait to hear from you!


Experienced Assistant Baker +
Job Description:  We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Assistant Baker interested in all aspects of a small bakery business including operations and sales. The kitchen is located in the Lents neighborhood. This position is a part time position for the first ~5 months (15-25 hours/week) moving to a full time position (30-35 hour/week). Candidate must be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 7am-3pm, as well as some Saturdays through September, working a Portland farmers market from 6:30am-3pm. As the position transitions to full time, candidate must be available Tuesday and Friday mornings as well.
The job entails prep, baking, a lot of cookie mixing and scooping, packing orders, dish washing (we are a very small business and everyone shares in cleaning responsibilities), local deliveries/errands by car. Increased responsibilities after 5 months including operations and sales.
This is a great opportunity to further develop professional baking skills in a 1 on 1 environment, learn small business operations, and help play an important role in Small Baking Co’s growth. 
Start Date: As soon as possible.
You must have the following qualities/skills:
  • Experience with cookie mixing/production with floor-standing mixer
  • Commercial bakery kitchen experience
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds 
  • A can-do hustle attitude/you thrive on conquering tasks efficiently and strive for perfection
  • Has own vehicle to get to work and do occasional errands and deliveries
  • Flexible and willing to accommodate frequently changing tasks (multitaskers who enjoy being busy are welcome)
  • a self-starter, committed, hard-working, detail oriented & team player
Pay/Benefits: Competitive (above minimum wage but starting wage is based upon experience.) In addition, there are baked good perks and 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 fit for this position. Email Joanna at hello@smallbaking.co with subject line: Assistant Baker position
  • About
  • Cakes + More
    • Cakes
    • Custom Cookies
    • Dessert
  • SHOP
    • SHOP
    • gift cards
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