Gathering Together Farm in Philomath, Oregon, is seeking a full-time bread baker and pastry assistant. On our working organic produce farm, there is a Farmstand and Restaurant that has indoor and outdoor seating, that is open from April through mid-November. We strive to highlight our delicious fresh produce as well as meats and other products from the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. We are a true from-scratch kitchen, and all our bread, pasta, and pastries are made by us. Our menu changes every week, designed with care around what is growing on the farm. At the forefront of our dining room sits our handmade wood fired oven used to create all our naturally leavened pizzas as well as many other dishes throughout the menu. We take pride in our friendly service and offering a unique farm to table experience.
Compensation: $16-18 (DOE)
Employment type: full-time (30-35 hours)
Position Type, and expected Hours of Work:
Typical shifts will be Tuesday through Thursday 6am – noon, and Friday 5am – 11am
Basic Functions
The bread and pastry assistant is responsible for assisting and collaborating with our head baker(s) in all aspects of bread
and pastry production. This includes:
Attention to detail when following precise recipes and formulas
Production of donuts and pastries for The Farm Stand
Assisting with bread production
Early morning bake-offs
Executing the job from start to finish including all clean-up and dishes
Performing their job in a safe manner and reporting any safety concernsto management
Following strict health and safety procedures to ensure food safety and keeping a clean work area
The best candidate will have
1-3 years of experience as a professional baker
A strong passion for baking and using local ingredients
The ability to multi-task
The ability to be productive and effective in both busy and slow times
A willingness to lend a helping hand wherever needed
The ability to lift 50 or more pounds
Please feel free to drop off your resume and cover letter at our Farmstand Restaurant Wednesday-Saturday between the hours of 12-4 pm or call our restaurant number, 541-609-9000, and leave a voicemail with your name, call back number and a brief description of our work history.
Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your application.