Part-Time Bakers for Black-Led Non-Profit

Job Title: Baker

Reports To: Blackstreet Bakery Program Coordinator

Pay: $17.50/hour

SUMMARY:

The Baker position will join a team of Bakers involved with

Blackstreet Bakery. They will be responsible for working with a team to

bake and package vegan baked products of consistent and high quality. This

is a part-time position.

ABOUT BLACKSTREET BAKERY:

Blackstreet Bakery is a program of 501(c)3 nonprofit Brown Hope. Blackstreet Bakery is a program that

honors North and Northeast Portland as a historic home for Black Portlanders and expands economic opportunities for Black people in plant-based baking.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Blackstreet Bakery proudly has a team of diverse and passionate staff and volunteers. We offer a high energy work environment that encourages flexible work schedules, collaborative leadership, and multiple opportunities for professional advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent oral,

written and listening communication

● Integrity, credibility, and passion for supporting the communities

Brown Hope serves

● Previous baking experience preferred

● Ability to read and follow recipes.

● Good organizational skills.

● Good time management.

● Must be 18 years of age.

● Knowledge of basic math skills is preferred.

● Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred.

● Must be able to adhere to health and safety regulations.

● Ability to meet deadlines.

● Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

● Must possess a Food Handlers Card

● Serv Safe Certification preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Complete all necessary check-lists, production, and shrink logs as

directed.

● Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking

● Weighing flour and other ingredients to prepare dough

● Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes.

● Ensure all baked goods are completed on time.

● Ensure all packaging is consistent and clean.

● Track food supplies and alert Bakery program coordinator for

restocking needs

● Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers

● Staffing retail for special events as available

● Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

● Maintaining safe and hygienic worksite

BROWN HOPE DIVERSITY POLICY: Brown Hope respects and

celebrates diversity. Brown Hope does not discriminate on the basis of class

background or current income; employment status or type of employment;

race; ethnicity, color, or national origin; religious background, creed, or

affiliation; gender, gender expression or gender identity; sex; sexual

orientation or sexual identity; age; height or weight; immigration status;

past, present, or future disability, medical, or health condition; veteran or

military status; relationship (marital or partnership) status; or any other

protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

How to Apply:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This

posting will be removed by 5pm January 20th at the latest, or removed

earlier if the position is filled. Expected start date is end of January.

Submit your application via email with answers to the three application

questions below to jasmine@brownhope.org. The subject line MUST BE: [last

name] Blackstreet Bakery Baker Application. Qualified applicants will be

invited to complete a pre-interview skills assessment, followed by an

in-person interview. For more information, visit: www.brownhope.org

Application Questions:

Answers to these questions are required in order to be considered for this

position. Limit your answers to no more than 100 words per question. If

your individual answers are longer than 100 words each, all words past the

100 limit will not be considered for qualification.

Question 1: Share a brief biography about who you are and what your goals

are in life.

Question 2: Describe your experience with anti-Blackness in Portland.

Questions 3: Describe your experience with veganism and animal justice.