Baker - Now Hiring

Our Story

At Tandem Coffee, we believe in the power of great coffee, exceptional baked goods, and fostering a community vibe that keeps people coming back. Since opening in 2012 in Portland, Maine, we’ve grown into a community hub for locals and visitors alike. We roast our own coffee and have two cafe locations in Portland - our first is on Anderson St in Portland's popular East Bayside which operates as a tasting room to our roastery there with elevated coffee service and selections. The second is a James Beard-nominated bakery on Congress St in Portland's West End that has been featured in Bon Appétit.
 

Tandem as a whole is a team of passionate, creative folks who care about quality, kindness, and a lot of humor. Join us in shaping what’s next at either of our cafe locations or in our roastery!

What You'll Do

We're looking for an experienced baker who can / has:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience baking pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, custards, and other bakery items within a high-volume environment 
• Team-oriented work ethic and ability to understand how to manage your feelings around other people, ability to listen to others, and to ask questions
• Understand, maintain, follow recipes and practices that adhere to and uphold Tandem’s aesthetic and quality commitment
• have respect for and a desire to be involved in the majority of bakery operations and atmosphere
• Familiarity using large-scale kitchen equipment such as mixers, scales, ovens, stove, blenders, knives, food processors and other equipment
• Possess excellent communication skills with coworkers and managers, have the ability to bring any inventory, production or equipment needs to the management’s attention in a timely manner 
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to take direction as well as self-direct during slow periods. 
• Work with a sense of urgency, creativity and ability to make decisions with consideration and professionalism.
• be comfortable asking questions and receiving direction and critique, both in the moment, as well as in scheduled check-ins and reviews

Qualifications:

• consistent attendance and punctuality with availability both early mornings (4 am), weekends and holidays
• comfortable working in an open and bustling kitchen around many other employees, as well as front facing to customers
• ability to follow prep lists, recipes, written and verbal direction
• ability to mix and shape pastries by hand, and understand how to use commercial ovens and stoves 
• consistent attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization
• ability to perform physical tasks - lift 50 lbs above waist and stand for long periods
• follow food service safety protocols

What You'll Get

As a part of our team, we’re excited to offer…

• $20/hourly wage + percentage of tips + annual bonus
• Accrued Paid time off 
• Monthly contribution towards optional health and dental insurance
• 401k matching after one year
• Discount on Tandem products and free coffee beans and drinks
• Fun team gatherings, including our annual retreat!

Job & Application Details

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Kitchen Manager.