We are a Portland, OR (Central Eastside) based gourmet snack (Indian-Spiced Popcorn) company that is growing through the addition of wholesale accounts and increased online sales. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic individual to join our small, but efficient, “Pop Squad” team as our Kitchen Kernel. The Kitchen Kernel will be responsible for all stages of production of our small-batch, handcrafted popcorn, and ideally this person is equally comfortable with being outside of the kitchen as a company spokesperson.
About Masala Pop
Masala Pop (www.eatmasalapop.com) is a tasty, Indian-spiced popcorn snack mix handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. We start with air-popped, organic, non-GMO popcorn and add a unique blend of Indian spices and tasty tidbits like crunchy papadum (Indian lentil chips). The result is an all-natural, gluten-free, fiber-rich, scrumptious snack that is highly addictive — in a good way!
The role of Kitchen Kernel;
- Air popping popcorn, blending spices, deep frying papadums and using our caramelizer machine
- Meeting daily production targets for our product line
- Maintaining, organizing and cleaning kitchen and equipment
- Tracking supplies and inventory management
- Packing retail bags and prepare shipping for orders
- Customer service for client pick-up/vendor delivery
- Assistance with grocery demos, events and sales
Position requirements;
- Kitchen experience preferred. Have you worked in a commercial kitchen previously? Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines is a plus
- Independent decision maker. Are you confident making decisions in a changing environment?
- Passionate about heathly, organic, local food
- Project manager. Are you able to see a project from start to finish, making adjustments as needed?
- Communication skills. Can you effortlessly and enthusiastically interact with potential customers?
- Organizational skills. Can you document or create needed procedures regarding inventory, cooking, or kitchen maintenance?
- Are you equally comfortable with working autonomously in the kitchen, as you are with being out at events around town spreading the word about all things Masala Pop?
- Reliable and responsible
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Driver’s License
- Food Handler’s card
Schedule Needs;
- Part time to start, up to 20 hours a week. Beginning June 1, hours to increase to 30-40 hours depending on orders.
- Some daytime hours preferred to allow for overlap with other team members
- Final schedule should be consistent, but specific days/hours are negotiable upon hire
- Must be flexible for special projects, large or unexpected orders. Potential for the position to grow as we grow! $10-$12 hourly, DOE