Pastry Cook
Providore Fine Foods
providorefinefoods
KITCHEN
FULL-TIME
17/HR + TIPS
PORTLAND
F/T with great benefits + work/life balance
Providore Fine Foods is a one-of-a-kind grocery store on Sandy Blvd in inner NE Portland. We're a destination for food lovers and home cooks seeking unique global groceries that are crafted and sourced with care and tradition. While our local produce, meat, seafood, bread and flowers and grocery products from local, national and international food producers are delicious, what makes Providore truly special is our team of incredible employees. As a business, we are incredibly grateful for the talents of our knowledgable staff, and we aim to be a place w people look forward toing to the "office" each day. Additionally, a big perk of working for a specialty grocer is the work/life balance it affords: the hours are super reasonable as the kitchen starts work around 6:30a and wraps up the close around 7pm!
THE ROLE: TASKS + RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pastry Cook at Providore is a creative, curious, hard-working person, who is self-motivated yet dedicated to a teamwork mentality. You will need a deep love of breads and baked goods inspired by Italy, Spain, France and deeper into the Mediterranean diaspora and around the world. Though we are known for our legendary focaccia, our kitchen creates beautiful pastry and is interested in delving deeper into both sweet and savory baked goods. This position works under a talented Pastry chef and will be working with a small team. The following are essential tasks of this position:
You have a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience working in a professional kitchen or restaurant in a baking capacity
Good baking and knife skills are required
Bakery school is a plus
You are skilled at preparing delicious, well-crafted and visually beautiful food
You are eager to learn, take direction well, work quickly and thoroughly, and are a great team member
Responsible for following recipes and maintaining consistent cooking procedures
You work withanizational systems such as recipe books, production logs, order boards, and safety and sanitation systems
Your work environment and equipment is always kept clean andanized
Supports other kitchen work areas to serve the overall business goals
You must be able to stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts - 50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry
THE NEED: REQUIREMENTS
You have availability for FT (32-40 hours per week) and can work at least one weekend day
You have open availability during the holidays (November 15 - January 1) with no pre-arranged travel
Good physical health is required and the ability to perform the physical demands of the job, which requires the ability to able stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts - 50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry
YOUR SUCCESS: QUALITIES + SKILLS OF GREAT CANDIDATES
OUTGOING: You have a positive personality and enjoy interacting with people
OBSESSED WITH FOOD: You have a genuine interest in and passion for food
CURIOUS AND ENGAGED: You enjoy learning and bring a wealth of ideas and creativity to the job
COLLABORATIVE: You respect your co-workers and look for ways to support the goals of the team
DETAILED: You notice the little things around you that can be continually improved
EFFICIENT: You work quickly and thoroughly and can gracefully juggle multiple tasks
THE GOODS: COMPENSATION, BENEFITS + PERKS
The Starting wage for this position is $17/hr, depending on experience. The position receives pooled tips on top of the base wage, on average $3 - $5 an hour
HEALTH INSURANCE: 100% Paid Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees (after 90 days of employment)
WELLNESS BONUS (FT staff only)
PAID TIME-OFF for vacation and illness
30% DISCOUNT across all businesses in the market
FREE PASTA, free coffee and lots of free food!
TO :
Please submit a resume of your related experience and a cover letter about your interest in Providore and what you personally bring to your work. Note: Your chances of getting an interview are much greater when a cover letter is included.
Include two recent work references.
ABOUT PROVIDORE FINE FOODS:
Located in Northeast Portland, Providore Fine Foods is a neighborhood fixture for daily customers and a dining and shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. You can visit us for elevated prepared foods and gourmet groceries, or spend an afternoon dining and enjoying a glass of beer or wine. As the next evolution of Pastaworks (a Portland institution since 1983), Providore offers a European-style marketplete with artisan cheese and charcuterie, imported groceries, Old World wines, and our famous housemade fresh pasta. We are joined in the market by our own Mediterranean rotisserie Arrosto, Revel Meat Co, TwoXSea, Rubinette Produce Market, Little T Baker, and Hilary Horvath Flowers to create an eating and grocery experience without parallel.
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Providore Fine Foods - 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Providore Fine Foods
providorefinefoods
KITCHEN
FULL-TIME
17/HR + TIPS
PORTLAND
F/T with great benefits + work/life balance
Providore Fine Foods is a one-of-a-kind grocery store on Sandy Blvd in inner NE Portland. We're a destination for food lovers and home cooks seeking unique global groceries that are crafted and sourced with care and tradition. While our local produce, meat, seafood, bread and flowers and grocery products from local, national and international food producers are delicious, what makes Providore truly special is our team of incredible employees. As a business, we are incredibly grateful for the talents of our knowledgable staff, and we aim to be a place w people look forward toing to the "office" each day. Additionally, a big perk of working for a specialty grocer is the work/life balance it affords: the hours are super reasonable as the kitchen starts work around 6:30a and wraps up the close around 7pm!
THE ROLE: TASKS + RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pastry Cook at Providore is a creative, curious, hard-working person, who is self-motivated yet dedicated to a teamwork mentality. You will need a deep love of breads and baked goods inspired by Italy, Spain, France and deeper into the Mediterranean diaspora and around the world. Though we are known for our legendary focaccia, our kitchen creates beautiful pastry and is interested in delving deeper into both sweet and savory baked goods. This position works under a talented Pastry chef and will be working with a small team. The following are essential tasks of this position:
You have a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience working in a professional kitchen or restaurant in a baking capacity
Good baking and knife skills are required
Bakery school is a plus
You are skilled at preparing delicious, well-crafted and visually beautiful food
You are eager to learn, take direction well, work quickly and thoroughly, and are a great team member
Responsible for following recipes and maintaining consistent cooking procedures
You work withanizational systems such as recipe books, production logs, order boards, and safety and sanitation systems
Your work environment and equipment is always kept clean andanized
Supports other kitchen work areas to serve the overall business goals
You must be able to stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts - 50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry
THE NEED: REQUIREMENTS
You have availability for FT (32-40 hours per week) and can work at least one weekend day
You have open availability during the holidays (November 15 - January 1) with no pre-arranged travel
Good physical health is required and the ability to perform the physical demands of the job, which requires the ability to able stand, lift, bend, and carry heavy items for long shifts - 50 pounds should be a snap for you to carry
YOUR SUCCESS: QUALITIES + SKILLS OF GREAT CANDIDATES
OUTGOING: You have a positive personality and enjoy interacting with people
OBSESSED WITH FOOD: You have a genuine interest in and passion for food
CURIOUS AND ENGAGED: You enjoy learning and bring a wealth of ideas and creativity to the job
COLLABORATIVE: You respect your co-workers and look for ways to support the goals of the team
DETAILED: You notice the little things around you that can be continually improved
EFFICIENT: You work quickly and thoroughly and can gracefully juggle multiple tasks
THE GOODS: COMPENSATION, BENEFITS + PERKS
The Starting wage for this position is $17/hr, depending on experience. The position receives pooled tips on top of the base wage, on average $3 - $5 an hour
HEALTH INSURANCE: 100% Paid Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees (after 90 days of employment)
WELLNESS BONUS (FT staff only)
PAID TIME-OFF for vacation and illness
30% DISCOUNT across all businesses in the market
FREE PASTA, free coffee and lots of free food!
TO :
Please submit a resume of your related experience and a cover letter about your interest in Providore and what you personally bring to your work. Note: Your chances of getting an interview are much greater when a cover letter is included.
Include two recent work references.
ABOUT PROVIDORE FINE FOODS:
Located in Northeast Portland, Providore Fine Foods is a neighborhood fixture for daily customers and a dining and shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. You can visit us for elevated prepared foods and gourmet groceries, or spend an afternoon dining and enjoying a glass of beer or wine. As the next evolution of Pastaworks (a Portland institution since 1983), Providore offers a European-style marketplete with artisan cheese and charcuterie, imported groceries, Old World wines, and our famous housemade fresh pasta. We are joined in the market by our own Mediterranean rotisserie Arrosto, Revel Meat Co, TwoXSea, Rubinette Produce Market, Little T Baker, and Hilary Horvath Flowers to create an eating and grocery experience without parallel.
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Providore Fine Foods - 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Job ID: 485743729
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025
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