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Leaven & Love Organic Bakehouse, LLC is a purveyor of high-quality, nourishing foods, specializing in organic, gluten-free sourdough. We are a family-owned, community-oriented business that seeks to provide slow food that brings forth uplifting nutrition in integrity with quality ingredients that benefit the mind, body, and soul of the consumer, those crafting the products, and Mama Gaia. We are hiring three positions: Kitchen Manager, Bread Baker, and Farmers Market Sales Associate. These jobs are based in Sisters, Oregon with some roles taking place in Bend and greater Central Oregon. These jobs are part-time to begin, with opportunities to increase hours as the company expands. Each job is described below. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and your availability to: leavenandlove@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bread Baker

In this position we are looking for a trustworthy individual with experience working in the food service and/or food production industry to craft gluten-free sourdough bread out of our commercial kitchen located in Sisters, Oregon.

Job Responsibilities:

Tally orders and plan production accordingly
Weigh, measure, & mix flours & other ingredients
Shape dough and ensure an accurate baking process
Package bread
Manage ingredient inventory and report needs to management
Deliver bread to wholesale accounts in Central Oregon
Maintain a tidy work space throughout production and thoroughly clean up space at the end of production process
Respect other users of common spaces and kitchen
Communicate with owners about issues that arise such as hazards or conflicts
Respond to emails and phone calls from owners and managers promptly during business hours
Other duties as assigned

Availability: Candidate should be available 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, beginning promptly after being hired.

Growth Opportunity: We are happy to evaluate and provide growth opportunities and expansion of responsibilities at any time, including opportunities working at Farmers Markets and/or delivering bread.

Required Life Circumstances/Skills/Qualifications:

Intention of living in Central Oregon for the next 6 consecutive months
Be punctual and self-managing.
Positive, engaging, warm personality
Must be able to carry 50 pounds
Have a reliable form of transportation and willingness to be reimbursed for mileage accrued during delivery of goods
Have a cell phone
Have a current Oregon Food Handlers Card or willing to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card upon hiring
A strong work ethic and passion for sharing positive experiences with customers and coworkers
Efficient organizational and planning skills
Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, scales, ovens, and dishwashers.
Understanding of food safety practices

Pay: Depends on qualifications, no less than $18/hour with a raise after two months of employment.

Kitchen Manager

The ideal candidate must have experience in food service/production and management and should both be willing to "get their hands dirty" with day-to-day operations and be a highly organized self-starter.

Responsibilities:

Completing the launch into several pre-approved Central Oregon grocery stores
Ensuring kitchen is running effectively and neatly in accordance with Oregon Health Authority standards
Training and managing bakers & farmers market booth staff
Preparing, packaging, and delivering bread until baking staff is fully hired & trained and filling in as necessary long-term
Managing ingredient inventory, ordering as needed and occasionally meeting the delivery truck in Bend to pick up ingredients
Communicating with owners about progress and any issues that arise
Tracking products made in and out of kitchen
Additional responsibilities as needed

Availability: Candidate should be available 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, beginning promptly after being hired. If desired, there will be an opportunity to increase hours in May.

Required Life Circumstances/Skills/Qualifications:

Intention of living in Central Oregon for the next 12 consecutive months
Be punctual and self-managing
Positive, engaging, warm personality
Must be able to carry 50 pounds
Have a reliable form of transportation and willingness to be reimbursed for mileage accrued during delivery of goods
Have a cell phone
Have a current Oregon Food Handlers Card or willing to obtain one upon hiring
A strong work ethic and passion for sharing positive experiences with customers and coworkers
Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, scales, ovens, and dishwashers.
Efficient organizational and planning skills
Understanding of food safety practices

Pay: Dependent on qualifications, with mileage reimbursement for deliveries, and opportunities for a raise in as little as two months.