
Employment
Production Assistant, Part-Time
Small Oven Pastries, a boutique home-based bakery located in Shelburne, is growing and we are looking for an awesome part-time assistant to help us create joy! This position is perfect for those who are interested in food production and entrepreneurship (no prior professional food experience necessary), possess a creative soul and flexible attitude, have a keen attention to detail, and love sweet treats. We are in the midst of scaling up and this is an opportunity for you to help craft this position in a fast growing, quickly adapting business. As a small business doing all the things in-house, this position can grow and expand based on individual areas of creative or organizational expertise. We’re not looking for a unicorn (though that would be fun), but someone who is eternally curious and interested in learning.
Responsibilities
This is a supportive role and the main duties can be categorized into three broad areas – kitchen help, packaging, and delivery – with the opportunity for growth based on skill and interest.
You will be responsible for:
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Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and packaging space.
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Preparing ingredients for recipes and other basic routine food preparation duties.
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Pulling, packaging, sealing, and labeling products for sale.
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Pulling and packing wholesale and retail orders.
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Managing and recording inventory.
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Delivering orders to wholesale clients (currently 30 mile radius from Shelburne).
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Engaging with wholesale clients to solicit feedback.
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Maintaining food safety and quality standards.
Who You Are
You are someone who:
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Is able to follow directions and has an obsessive eye for detail.
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Is patient, motivated, and appreciates working independently.
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Is a good communicator who is willing and able to ask for help or share feedback.
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Values kindness and flexibility.
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Is a curious life-long learner.
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Is reliable and punctual.
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Is comfortable with technology to use our spreadsheets and computer-based website and inventory management systems.
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Has your own vehicle and clean driving record.
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Is ServSafe Food Handler Certified, or willing to be certified (at Small Oven Pastries expense).
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Is fully vaccinated, including COVID-19.
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​We believe in an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, and want you to feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are. All humans are encouraged to apply.
Schedule: Part-Time, between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday-Friday.
Classification: Independent contractor
Compensation: $18/hour plus mileage reimbursement for deliveries; discounted and free product.
To apply, send a brief email to yum@smallovenpastries.com indicating your interest, your qualifications for this position, and your theme song.