
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Grand Central Bakery’s Pastry Production Kitchen has an opening to join a great production team. We are mission driven, withindustry leadingbenefits and hours – flexible days and no overnight shifts.Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities.
Job Summary The Commissary Pastry Baker 1 is responsible for producing large quantities of high quality, delicious, and consistent product produced in an efficient manner, often on mechanized equipment. This facility produces frozen pastries for all Grand Central cafes and wholesale customers. This position requires attention to detail, a desire to continually improve upon one's skills as a production baker, and an ability to work cooperatively in a production level team environment. This is the first of three Commissary Pastry Baker levels.
Compensation $22.39/hour
Supervision: The Commissary Pastry Baker 1 is managed by the Pastry Manager as well as accountable to the Pastry Baker Leads.
Schedule Requirements: Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends is required.
Competencies:
Positive Impact
Informal Communication
Team Player
High Standards
Initiative
Change Agility
Results Orientation
Drive and Energy
Functional Responsibilities:
·Is adept at the following stations/tasks:
oSpiral Mixer
oPaddle Mixer
oFinishing Pastry
oSheeter
oScaling
oBench
·Understands use of all equipment used in Commissary Pastry
·Takes an active role in the quality control of all products
·Meets quality and pace expectations
·Communicates critical information to the Pastry Baker Lead or Pastry Production Manager in a timely manner including:
oEquipment issues
oSupply concerns
oMaintenance or cleaning needs
oAccurate counts of product and shortages due to culling
oQuality control insights and trends
·Must have a basic understanding of seasonality and rotating pastry specials
·Uses checklists and training documents to produce accurate results at every step of the baking process.
·Is aware of and can communicate final product goals.
·Understands the financial goals of the department and the impact of lost product.
·Follows all food safety requirements including GMP, HAACP, and food defense at all times.
Foundational Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Tools and Equipment Used:
·Mixers
·Bowl lifts
·Knives
·Pastry racks
·Sheeter
·Cookie depositor
·Various baking equipment
·Dough Divider
·Dough Rounder
·Scale
Physical Requirements:
S Seldom (1-10%)O Occasional (10-30%)F Frequent (30%-70%)C Constant (Over 70%)N/A Not Applicable
Sitting
N/A
Standing
C
Walking
F
Driving
N/A
Hearing
C
Seeing
C
Lifting
F – 50 lbs.
Carrying
F – 30 lbs.
Talking
F
ClimbingStairs/ Ladders
O
Bending/ Twisting at waist
F
Kneeling/Squatting
O
Crouching/Kneeling
O
Crawling
S
Reaching above shoulder
F
Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion
C
Handling/ Grasping
C
Fine Finger Manipulation
C
Pushing/Pulling
F – 50 lbs.
Foot controls/Driving
N/A
Environmental Conditions:
·This position works in a building containing a bakery and is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).
It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Commissary Pastry Baker 1 position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities.
As a Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Visit our seven Portland and three Seattle bakery-cafes for sandwiches, salads and baked goods made with the best local & sustainable ingredients. Find our award-winning breads at select markets and top restaurants around the region. Menus and locations at www.grandcentralbakery.com.
We hire for passion and shared values, offer competitive wages and excellent benefits, and celebrate and reward hard work with growth and development opportunities. We believe in business as a force for good. You too? Consider joining our team!