Baker (Portland, ME) - BAGEL WORKS : Job Details

Baker ( early-bird on the oven )About us: The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character and needs of the communities we serve. We're committed to sourcing healthy, local ingredients for our bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, fresh-baked sweets and more...Our mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of our communities: our customers, our team members, and the environment.Come experience our vibrant, community-oriented culture that promises to offer something new each day and opportunities to grow.About you: Do you love early mornings and afternoons free? Do you like to work alone? Do you have a passion for food, and enjoy working behind-the-scenes? Be one of the first to greet the dough each morning as part of our bake team!Job Overview:We're looking for a food service professional, however, we are open to training anyone with a passion for baking and a drive to deliver quality consistence in Portland, ME! We prefer someone with food prep/baking experience, great communication skills, and the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks. If hired, paid training will be provided.Position Type: Full-time and part-time positions availableDuties Include:

• Early morning shifts from 2:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
• Efficient preparation and baking of our signature items, including, bagels, artisan breads, and other baked goods
• Ensuring food safety standards are respected at all times
• Maintaining stocks and performing regular inventory

A successful candidate must be awake and ready to work predawn. Must have good organization skills, an ability to follow directions and make a plan. detail-oriented, have weekend availability, and prior experience in food prep and service. Must be able to stand and walk for periods of 8 + hours each shift, and be able to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects repeatedly during a shift.Industry Leading Benefits:

• Employee discount on our nourishing meals (need to feed the cook!)
• Competitive pay (ask around-hourly pay plus pooled staff tips will be worth your efforts)
• Paid vacations! (Yeah, get paid to play in the sand, hike a mountain or visit family...)
• Insurance-take care of yourself with medical, dental, and vision insurance program
• Performance-based BONUS opportunities!

Salary Description $20.00 - $23.00/hr inclusive of average tips