Bread and Friends is hiring a Line Cook! (Portland)
We are currently looking for experienced cooks for our fast paced brunch service. This is a great position for someone who likes to work in the morning and who wants to grow their knowledge of cooking methods and techniques. At Bread & Friends, almost everything is made from scratch, from the pastrami made in our offset smoker to the butter that we culture and whip to serve alongside freshly baked baguettes and house-made jam. We pride ourselves on our unique variety of delicious breakfast offerings that you can’t find anywhere else. It is our hope to hire a candidate that shares a passion for attention to detail and a hunger to keep learning everyday.
Cooks will be working alongside our Chef/Owner who most recently was the CDC of James Beard award winning and Michelin starred restaurant, The Progress, in San Francisco. In the fall of 2023 he was recognized as a Coastal New England Rising Star by Star Chefs for his food at Bread & Friends.
About B&F:
Bread & Friends is a bakery and restaurant on Fore Street, in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland; our mission is to foster community through delicious food that is meant to be shared. We specialize in naturally leavened bread, artisan pastry, and an elevated brunch menu, which is complemented by a craft coffee program and a small wine, beer, and cocktail selection.
Our team consists of passionate service industry workers, from baristas to bakers to cooks, and we are looking to add like-minded folks for the summer season and beyond.
Bread & Friends is open for brunch service 7 days a week from 8am-1pm. We are currently seeking full time line cooks to start in April.
An ideal candidate for the B&F line cook position…
Is curious and eager to learn on the job.
Communicates kindly, efficiently, and with respect.
Thrives in a fast paced restaurant/hospitality/food service environment.
Works well as part of a team, and knows when to ask for help.
Is able to learn from mistakes and problem solve
Takes direction and feedback well and is able to adapt quickly to new ways of doing things
What we provide:
An environment that fosters professional growth, skills, and knowledge that we hope will benefit you beyond the workplace.
Opportunities to grow both within and between all departments.
50% Employee discount when dining in.
Free coffee/tea while working and loaves of bread to bring home.
Hourly pay of $25-$28/hour ($17/hour base pay + tips + BOH appreciation surcharge)
Dental/vision plans available for all employees.
About this position:
The brunch culinary program at Bread & Friends is anchored in our elevated sharing plate menus that are meant to be enjoyed in our space alongside our bakery offerings. The synergy between restaurant and bakery is paramount to the B&F guest experience, and informs the restaurant menus; we place an emphasis on and regionally sourced ingredients from local farms whenever possible.
We are looking for a cook with at least one year experience who is looking to build upon what they already know and is eager to learn more. Various techniques and methods of cooking from curing to brining, fermenting to pickling, among various other methods of food processing will be used on a daily basis during brunch service.
Shifts are approx. 9-10 hours and begin at 5AM and end between 2PM and 3PM.
Position duties include:
Managing a clean and organized station to the standards of the Executive Chef.
Understanding ticket/order calls and priority of those orders
Proper execution of dishes on your station as shown to you
Working as a team with your fellow line cooks/chefs
Working with a sense of urgency throughout the shift
Upholding high standards for yourself and others
Executing timely preparation of dishes through:
The ability to understand and create detailed prep lists.
Learning and understanding recipes, including knowledge of the correct pars and shelf life of ingredients.
Having sharp knives that enable you to work efficiently.
Learning / Understanding:
Product handling, care and storage
Proper knife cuts
Cooking techniques as demonstrated by the Executive Chef
Qualifications:
Professional kitchen experience or other relevant experience/education is required.Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, and communicate efficiently and effectively.
Ability to work efficiently and maintain a calm and friendly demeanor in a fast paced, high volume environment.
Can meet physical demands of position including pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 50lbs, and standing for extended periods of time.
How to apply:
Please respond via email telling us a bit about you, why you are interested in B&F, and a resume. If you are invited to an interview, references will be required during that process.
Bread & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, armed-services status, age, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.
