Production Baker - SE Portland

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Employer contributed vacation

Employer contributed sick time

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Discounts

Employee raffles

Discounts at selected partner companies

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Job Description

Elephants Delicatessen is a well-established, locally owned gourmet food company based in Portland, Oregon, operating since 1979. Known for pioneering the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest, Elephants Delicatessen combines a rich history with a dynamic approach to high-quality and scratch-made food. Today, the company manages seven retail locations in the Portland metropolitan area alongside a thriving catering business. As a certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen is deeply committed to sustainability, transparency, and leveraging its business as a force for good in the community. This commitment extends to environmental protection, employee well-being, and social responsibility, ensuring that its operations have a positive impact beyond just food service. The company also fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, reflecting the values of the community it serves and promoting equal opportunity employment regardless of background or personal characteristics.

The role of Production Baker at Elephants Central Kitchen, located at 1611 SE 7th Ave, is a critical position within the company’s production team. This part-time, hourly non-exempt role offers a competitive wage of $18 per hour with a schedule that is flexible and requires availability including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak season hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods including breads, pastries, desserts, and bake-off items in a high-volume production environment that supports daily production, catering services, and retail fulfillment. The Production Baker will be expected to execute all baking processes from mixing and proofing to finishing and packaging, while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. This position requires a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented bakery setting and who is committed to quality, consistency, and teamwork. The role offers opportunities for advancement within the company and comes with a variety of employee benefits that underscore Elephants Delicatessen’s commitment to its workforce.

Job Requirements

Current Oregon food handler's card required
Reliable transportation required
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasons
Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 1 year of bakery, pastry, dessert, bake-off, or commercial kitchen production experience
Equivalent culinary or pastry education may substitute experience
Experience in a high-volume or commercial bakery production environment preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistency, food safety, and product presentation
Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to maintain composure and productivity under pressure
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, stooping, and standing for extended periods
Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed

Job Duties

Prepare, mix, scale, portion, shape, proof, bake, finish, decorate, package, and label breads, pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, bars, granola, crackers, and bake-off items according to recipes and production schedules
Prepare fillings, frostings, glazes, toppings, and other dessert and pastry components
Operate commercial bakery equipment including mixers, proof boxes, rotating ovens, deck ovens, convection ovens, dough dividers, and presses
Monitor product quality, appearance, texture, freshness, and consistency throughout production and adjust processes as needed
Support catering and store fulfillment by preparing and assembling bakery orders, dessert trays, pastry platters, and special-order items accurately and on time
Follow daily production schedules and respond to last-minute orders with urgency and accuracy
Properly label, date, store, and rotate products in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment including workstations, equipment, and storage areas
Assist with inventory organization and ingredient rotation using FIFO practices
Assist fellow bakers with end-of-shift kitchen cleaning and maintenance