Baker

Douro; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental benefits

Employee discount

Free meals

Paid training

Job summary

Not a Bakery is seeking a dedicated Baker to join its Not a Bakery team in Portland, ME. This hands-on role covers mixing, laminating, proofing, baking, and packaging to ensure top-quality products daily.

You will work closely with the pastry and production team to follow production schedules, maintain consistency, and help evolve the menu as the business grows, requiring precision, stamina, and a passion for craft baking.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional baking or pastry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of dough development, fermentation, and baking techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute at scale.
• Comfortable working early morning hours and standing for long periods.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to recipes and production standards.
• Follow daily production schedules and ensure timely completion of all orders.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients accurately.
• Operate and maintain baking equipment including mixers, ovens, and proofers.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all products.
• Assist with menu and recipe development as needed; monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.
• Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

Skills

Baking

Pastry

Attention to detail

Recipe following

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland, ME 04101

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

About Not a Bakery

What began as a commissary kitchen supporting Twelve, Evo Kitchen + Bar, The Good Table, and Douro has grown into its own brand: Not a Bakery (NAB). Part of the Prentice Hospitality Group, NAB was created to support the group’s restaurants while developing a distinctive identity rooted in craftsmanship and creativity.

Today, NAB wholesales to select purveyors and offers seasonal retail service from a food trailer in Portland, Maine. Built on a foundation of culinary craft, NAB focuses on producing exceptional breads and pastries that honor classic techniques while embracing thoughtful innovation. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented workplace.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented Baker to join the Not A Bakery team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, loves the science and artistry of baking, and takes pride in producing high-quality products that reflect our commitment to excellence. From mixing doughs and laminating pastries to overseeing proofing, baking, and packaging, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that NAB’s products meet the highest standards every day.

You’ll work closely with our pastry and production team to execute daily production schedules, maintain consistency, and help evolve our menu as we grow. This is a hands-on role requiring precision, stamina, and a passion for craft baking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to recipes and production standards
• Follow daily production schedules and ensure timely completion of all orders
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients accurately
• Operate and maintain baking equipment including mixers, ovens, and proofers
• Maintain consistency and quality across all products
• Assist with menu and recipe development as neededMonitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management
• Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of professional baking or pastry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of dough development, fermentation, and baking techniques
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to follow recipes and execute at scale
• Comfortable working early morning hours and standing for long periods
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental benefits
• Employee discount
• Free meals
• Paid training

Why Join Us

At PHG, our work is guided by three core pillars: A Culinary Lens, Modern Service with Classic Values, and A Sense of Place. Food is our anchor — rooted in the terroir of Maine and executed with intention, discipline, and respect for craft. We deliver hospitality that is best in class, relationship-driven, and grounded in professionalism and care.

Our values — Expert, Nimble, Ambitious, Inclusive, and Timeless — shape how we operate every day. We bring deep expertise to our craft, move with agility, strive for excellence, foster welcoming environments for all, and build concepts designed to endure. Each of our restaurants is connected to its neighborhood and community, contributing meaningfully to Maine’s evolving hospitality landscape while creating lasting value for our guests and our teams.