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
This position will assist the head baker and the bakery team with all areas of pastry and food preparation. This job is a wonderful opportunity to be an integral support role in a small but busy kitchen with very high standards, while being part of a close knit team of bakers, baristas, and managers. This is not a pastry forward position, but rather a basic food prep position. Measuring, cutting, fruit and vegetable prep, etc.
Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you'll be able to do the following:
- Be punctual and extremely reliable
- Be able to take direction and have focus in a loud and busy kitchen
- Provide pleasant and attentive assistance with coworkers and customers when needed
- Have a sense of urgency and creativity
- Ask for help when needed
- Have excellent communication skills
- Follow recipes and lists accurately
- Weigh and measure ingredients accurately
- Store and label ingredients and food accurately
- Consolidate and restock
- Have comfort and skill with manual and electric tools such as ovens, mixers, small appliances
- Perform basic cooking and baking tasks with efficiency and focus
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization
- Maintain quality and consistency with all projects
- Communicate inventory/supply needs
Qualifications
- 2 years background as a baker or prep cook, or related experience
- Weekend availability
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for teamwork
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs above waist
- Ability to spend continual time standing
What You'll Get
As a part of our team, we’re excited to offer…
- $17/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 an hourly, full-time position scheduled to begin as soon as possible. Weekend day availability is a must! This position is full time and reports to the Kitchen Manager.