The Blue Scorcher Bakery and Cafe is seeking an overnight bread baker! We are a worker-owned cooperative making artisan sourdough and other breads in Astoria, Oregon. Our values are good food, strong community, and joyful work. Our bread department works 10-hour shifts, either 7pm -5am or 12am-10am. Bread bakers start at $23/hour, with an increase to $24/hour upon gaining cooperative membership.

Bread Production Responsibilities:

o Mix, shape, proof, and bake all retail and wholesale breads, bagels, buns, etc.

o Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to best practices for food safety

o Read and interpret orders and evaluate retail sales to determine appropriate production levels throughout the year

o Set up pre-ferments and soakers and pre-weigh ingredients for the next night’s bake

o Safely operate baking equipment including spiral mixers, commercial ovens, and bread slicing machines

o Slice, package, and otherwise prepare bread for retail sale or wholesale delivery.

o Ensure accuracy of tags on retail bread rack; move old bread to half-price rack daily

o Maintain a hygienic, clean, and safe working environment, including attention to all end of day cleaning tasks

o Answer questions about our bread from both co-workers and the public

As a self-governing organization, we hope to hire someone with a strong base of bread knowledge and an interest in the operation of the business beyond their specific job. Prior cooperative experience is not required, but it's certainly a plus.

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