PM - Pastry Cook FT (1 - 9p shift)

Providore Fine Foods is a one-of-a-kind grocery store on Sandy Blvd in inner NE Portland. We're a destination for food lovers and home cooks seeking unique global groceries that are crafted and sourced with care and tradition. While our local produce, meat, seafood, bread and flowers and grocery products from local, national and international food producers are delicious, what makes Providore truly special is our team of incredible employees. As a business, we are incredibly grateful for the talents of our knowledgable staff, and we aim to be a place where people look forward to coming to the "office" each day.

THE ROLE

TASKS + RESPONSIBILITIESThe Pastry Cook at Providore is a creative, curious, hard-working person, who is self-motivated yet dedicated to a teamwork mentality. You will need a deep love of breads and baked goods inspired by Italy, Spain, France and deeper into the Mediterranean diaspora and around the world. Though we are known for our legendary focaccia, our kitchen creates beautiful pastry and is interested in delving deeper into both sweet and savory baked goods. This position works under a talented Pastry chef and will be working with a small team. The following are essential tasks of this position:

You have a minimum of 1•2 years of experience working in a professional kitchen or restaurant in a baking capacityGood baking and knife skills are requiredYou are able to work independentlyBakery school is a plusYou are skilled at preparing delicious, well-crafted and visually beautiful foodYou are eager to learn, take direction well, work quickly and thoroughly, and are a great team member Responsible for following recipes and maintaining consistent cooking proceduresYou work with organizational systems such as recipe books, production logs, order boards, and safety and sanitation systemsYour work environment and equipment is always kept clean and organizedSupports other kitchen work areas to serve the overall business goalsYou must be able to stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts•50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry

THE NEED

REQUIREMENTS

You have availability for FT (32-40 hours per week) and can work at least one weekend dayYou have open availability during the holidays (November 15•January 1) with no pre-arranged travelGood physical health is required and the ability to perform the physical demands of the job, which requires the ability to able stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts•50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry

YOUR SUCCESS

QUALITIES + SKILLS

OF GREAT CANDIDATESOUTGOING

You have a positive personality and enjoy interacting with people

OBSESSED WITH FOOD

You have a genuine interest in and passion for food

CURIOUS AND ENGAGED

You enjoy learning and bring a wealth of ideas and creativity to the job

COLLABORATIVE

You respect your co-workers and look for ways to support the goals of the team

DETAILED

You notice the little things around you that can be continually improved

EFFICIENT

You work quickly and thoroughly and can gracefully juggle multiple tasks

THE GOODS

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS + PERKSThe Starting wage for this position is $17/hr, depending on experience. The position receives pooled tips on top of the base wage, on average $3•$5 an hour

HEALTH INSURANCE

100% Paid Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees (after 90 days of employment)

WELLNESS BONUS

(FT staff only)

PAID TIME-OFF

for vacation and illness30%

DISCOUNT

across all businesses in the marketFREE PASTA, free coffee and lots of free food!

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume of your related experience and a cover letter about your interest in Providore and what you personally bring to your work.

Note:

Your chances of getting an interview are much greater when a cover letter is included.

Include two recent work references.

ABOUT PROVIDORE FINE FOODS

Located in Northeast Portland, Providore Fine Foods is a neighborhood fixture for daily customers and a dining and shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. You can visit us for elevated prepared foods and gourmet groceries, or spend an afternoon dining and enjoying a glass of beer or wine. As the next evolution of Pastaworks (a Portland institution since 1983), Providore offers a European-style market complete with artisan cheese and charcuterie, imported groceries, Old World wines, and our famous housemade fresh pasta. We are joined in the market by our own Mediterranean rotisserie Arrosto, Revel Meat Co, TwoXSea, Rubinette Produce Market, Little T Baker, and Hilary Horvath Flowers to create an eating and grocery experience without parallel.