Bread Baker

St. Honoré Bakery is a distinguished artisan boulangerie rooted deeply in French heritage, located in the vibrant heart of Portland, Oregon. Founded by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a prestigious title awarded to the best craftsmen in the country, this bakery is a beloved neighborhood institution committed to preserving the patient, hand-crafted traditions that make French baking so exceptional. The aroma of toasted flour and wild yeast greets employees and customers alike every day, underscoring the bakery's dedication to authenticity and quality. The bakery is not only a place to buy bread but a cultural landmark where traditional French baking is celebrated and shared with the local community. Known for its artisanal breads and meticulous attention to detail, St. Honoré offers an environment where craftmanship meets a warm and collaborative atmosphere.

The role offered is for a full-time baker who will be an essential member of the team ensuring that the bakery maintains its high French standards and quality that regular customers expect. The working hours are typically set in early morning shifts starting as early as 1:00 AM, 4:00 AM, or 11:00 AM, reflecting the natural rhythm of a bakery that prepares fresh goods daily. The pay scale ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, combined with a static schedule conducive to developing a steady rhythm in the bakery’s production. Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, paid time off aligned with Oregon’s sick leave mandates, and access to the OregonSaves retirement planning program. This emphasizes the bakery’s commitment to the well-being and future security of its team members.

In this role, the baker will embrace the daily craft — scaling and preparing ingredients based on traditional French recipes, hand-shaping every loaf with precision and consistency, and managing the deck ovens to ensure each loaf is baked to perfection with the signature appearance and crust development unique to St. Honoré. Mastery of fermentation and proofing stages is critical to achieve optimal flavor and texture, as is the use of artistic scoring techniques that lend each loaf its distinctive French artisan bakery look. Maintaining a clean, organized workspace and working collaboratively with other bakers to meet production goals is a vital part of the job. The bakery fosters a culture that values not only technical skill but also the joy of “geeking out” over the science and art of dough development, creating a supportive environment rather than a high-pressure kitchen setting.

Candidates with a passion for baking, whether with professional experience or a serious home-baking obsession, will find a welcoming community here. The ideal baker is someone energized by early mornings and physically capable of sustaining the demands of the job, including standing for full shifts and lifting heavy bags of flour. Compliance with local food safety standards, including obtaining an Oregon Food Handler Card, is required. Reliable transportation, including public transit options, supports punctuality for these early shifts. The hiring process includes an initial video interview focused on skills and cultural fit, followed by an in-person visit to the bakery to meet the team and experience the working environment firsthand. St. Honoré Bakery looks forward to welcoming individuals eager to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern community spirit in the art of French baking.