Production Baker - SE Portland

Description Salary: $19/hour FLSA Status Hourly Non-Exempt Schedule Full Time | Schedule: Thursday to Monday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday) Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season hours. Required Current Oregon Food Handler's Card Location & Transportation: Elephants Central Kitchen is located at 1611 SE 7th Ave. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential. About Elephants A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community. Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. What We Offer Employer contributed vacation and sick timeKaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)Mental Health ServicesDental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company matchTraining that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality careerFree counseling and financial servicesOpportunities for advancementDiscounts on our delicious made-from-scratch foodPet insuranceChance to win employee rafflesDiscounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many moreA commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Please See The Following Notices For More Information E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) Requirements About the Role We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Production Baker for our Central Kitchen. The Production Baker is responsible for preparing, mixing, proofing, baking, finishing, decorating, packaging, and labeling a wide variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and bake-off bakery items in a high-volume production environment. This role supports daily production, catering operations, and bake-off production while maintaining product quality, consistency, food safety, and efficiency standards. Working across multiple bakery production areas, this position may include early morning, PM, or overnight shifts as business needs require. This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional baked goods at scale. What You’ll Do 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 schedulesPrepare fillings, frostings, glazes, toppings, and other dessert and pastry componentsOperate commercial bakery equipment including mixers, proof boxes, rotating ovens, deck ovens, convection ovens, dough dividers, and pressesMonitor product quality, appearance, texture, freshness, and consistency throughout production and adjust processes as neededSupport catering and store fulfillment by preparing and assembling bakery orders, dessert trays, pastry platters, and special-order items accurately and on timeFollow daily production schedules and respond to last-minute orders with urgency and accuracyProperly label, date, store, and rotate products in compliance with food safety and sanitation standardsMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment including workstations, equipment, and storage areasAssist with inventory organization and ingredient rotation using FIFO practicesAssist fellow bakers with end-of-shift kitchen cleaning and maintenance What We’re Looking For High School Diploma or GED preferredMinimum 1 year of bakery, pastry, dessert, bake-off, or commercial kitchen production experience; equivalent culinary or pastry education may substituteExperience in a high-volume or commercial bakery production environment preferredStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistency, food safety, and product presentationPositive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to maintain composure and productivity under pressureAbility to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.; bend, twist, stoop, and stand for extended periodsFlexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed If you love working with your hands, take pride in quality baked goods, and want to be part of a passionate, team-driven kitchen, we’d love to meet you!