Job description
Portland Harvest Bakery is seeking a passionate and skilled Baker to join our award-winning team. We craft traditional sourdoughs, contemporary pastries, and cake specials in a vibrant, customer-focused bakery. If you thrive in a collaborative kitchen and take pride in flavor, texture, and presentation, this is your opportunity to shine.
In this role, you will work closely with the Head Baker to produce daily loaves, laminated pastries, and seasonal desserts, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and food safety. We value consistency, creativity, and a strong work ethic as we serve our growing community in Portland.
What we offer: competitive pay, plentiful training, opportunities for growth, and a culture that celebrates craft and collaboration. If you are ready to bring your skills to a fast-paced yet supportive environment, apply today.
Responsibility
- Mix, ferment, proof, shape, bake, and finish a range of breads and pastries to exact specifications.
- Maintain mise en place and stock levels; prepare doughs and batters for daily production.
- Operate and monitor ovens, proofing cabinets, mixers, sheeters, and other bakery equipment.
- Follow standardized recipes and adjust processes based on dough development and seasonality.
- Ensure food safety and sanitation in accordance with local regulations; uphold HACCP practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Collaborate with the team on product development and seasonal offerings; contribute ideas for new items and flavors.
- Provide excellent customer service when required, including handling special-order requests with care.
Qualification
- 2+ years of professional bakery experience; pastry experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of dough handling, fermentation, and baking temperatures for breads and laminated doughs.
- Proficient with commercial mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and scale-based measurement.
- Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and safe kitchen practices; up-to-date ServSafe or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as part of a flexible schedule.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- A passion for quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.