Bread Baker

Bread & Friends is hiring for our Bread Team!

About B&F:

• Bread & Friends is a bakery and daytime restaurant on Fore Street, in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland; our mission is to foster community through delicious food that is meant to be shared. Naturally leavened bread, artisan pastry, and an elevated brunch menu form the core of the B&F experience, complemented by a craft coffee program and a small wine and beer selection.
• Bread & Friends is open 7 days a week from 8am-1pm. We are currently seeking one full time hire for our bread team.

An ideal candidate for B&F…

• Is curious and eager to learn about food, beverage, and beyond.
• Communicates kindly, efficiently, and with respect.
• Thrives in a fast paced restaurant/hospitality/food service environment.
• Works well as part of a team, and knows when to ask for help.
• Is able to problem solve and be adaptable.
• Can take ownership of mistakes, learn from them, and move forward beyond them.

What we provide:

• An environment that fosters professional growth, skills, and knowledge that we hope will benefit you beyond the workplace.
• Opportunities to grow both within and between all departments.
• 50% Employee discount when dining in.
• Free coffee while working and loaves of bread to bring home.
• Pay range is $25-$30 (includes tip out and fair wage fee).
• Dental/vision plans available for all employees.

About this position:

• The bread program at B&F focuses on naturally leavened, whole grain, long fermented breads made from regional grain milled fresh in-house and baked in a wood-fired oven. Our goal is to strengthen relationships with small grain growers and farmers throughout greater New England to make the most delicious bread possible. Beyond our retail loaves for sale in-house and at our retail partners, we also provide many different types of bread/bread adjacent items for our brunch menu, and support the pastry team in bakery tasks.
• Position duties include:
• Participate in every aspect of bread production, including:
• Scaling, mixing, shaping, and baking all bread products, including fermentation management.
• Building and maintaining a fire in the bread oven for baking.
• Milling and sifting fresh flour.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and production area, including the mill room, the mixing room, and basement dry storage/prep area.
• Communicate with pastry, savory, and front of house teams to facilitate the bread needs of each department.

Qualifications:

• 1 years of professional bakery experience required, including knowledge of or experience with naturally leavened bread.
• Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, and communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain a calm and friendly demeanor in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Can meet physical demands of position including pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 50lbs, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow directions and formulas.
• Able to manage time independently and maintain an attention to detail for all tasks.

How to apply:

• Please email tanner@breadandfriendsmaine.com telling us a bit about you, why you are interested in B&F, and a resume. If you are invited to an interview, references will be required during that process.
• Bread & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, armed-services status, age, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30