Employment

When Pastoral opened its doors in Lakeview in 2004 we had four employees not including ourselves. Almost seven years later, we have two additional stores plus wholesale and online businesses, so we have grown a great deal in staff from those original four. Despite our growth, we are proud to have maintained a working environment befitting a small, local business. While we are a professional environment, we never forget to have a little fun!

Pastoral employees are a community amongst themselves, and our shared passion is food. Beyond that, our diversity is endless. In addition to professionally trained chefs and bakers, Pastoral has employed neuroscientists, actors, former Congressional aides, haunted house aficionados, attorneys, professors, and martial arts experts, among others.

We expect all prospective employees to be responsible, motivated, self-starters who show initiative and a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility.

We welcome resume submissions for Counter Associates and Sandwich Bar Associates at all times, though the majority of our interviewing and hiring happens during February, April, September and November.

Read about each position below.

Delivery driver

We are seeking a reliable, courteous, organized and energetic licensed driver, 18 or older, to assist our current driver in making deliveries to a growing number of catering and wholesale clients, as well making product transfers between the three stores.

Requirements:

• This person MUST meet the following requirements: 
• Able to work an 11:00am – 7:00pm shift, Monday-Friday.
• Possess a current, unrestricted Illinois drivers’ license. 
• Has a reasonably clean driving record (Candidates will need to be cleared by our insurance company to drive company van before job offer will be made.) 
• Able to lift and carry up to 40lb.
• Own, and be willing to use, his/her own vehicle for most deliveries (approximately 125 miles per week), with proof of insurance.

Food experience is helpful, but not necessary. Ability to go with flow imperative, as the typical day for our drivers is usually anything but typical. During downtime, this position will report to store managers and counter associates to assist in performing various store and office tasks as needed.

Hourly compensation is $10.00/hr; candidates performing up to standards will be eligible to participate in Pastoral's benefit program after 90 days, which includes Health, Dental, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability coverage, SIMPLE IRA, and pre-tax CTA fares.

To apply, please send resumes WITH cover letters to jobs (at) pastoralartisan.com.

COUNTER ASSOCIATE

This is a counter sales position in a dynamic, fast-paced, front-of-house culinary environment. Applicants must show excellent people skills, a strong desire to learn and educate customers, and a good service ethic. In addition to general counter service, responsibilities include preparing gourmet sandwiches, artisan catering trays and gift baskets.

Requirements:

• Prior education in or professional experience with small-batch, artisan cheeses and/or wines is strongly preferred
• Proficient knife skills
• Interest in artisan, hand-made and small-batch specialty foods and wines
• Availability 25-35 hours per week. Shifts generally run from either 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or 3:00 - 9:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and 10:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends

Starting pay is $10.00/hr. Additionally, employees receive a 25% store discount. To apply, please send resumes WITH cover letters to jobs (at) pastoralartisan.com.

Food Production and Fulfillment Associate

Pastoral is currently seeking Food Production and Fulfillment Associates for our Commissary location located at 2031 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL. These positions focus on daily sandwich, salad and cheese plate fulfillment for outside retailers. Responsibilities also include food production such as producing bulk food items for Pastoral’s retail locations as well as light receiving and inventory. The position provides a strong platform for future work on kitchen lines, or supplemental work for those with evening kitchen or restaurant jobs. The position can be set up as an internship for culinary students, depending on your school’s particular requirements.

Requirements:

• Proficient knife skills
• Previous experience in a food production environment, with a particular interest in artisan, hand-made and small batch specialty foods
• Ability and desire to work in many different roles
• Early morning availability - Food Production and Fulfillment Associates are needed for at least three morning/mid-day shifts (6:30am - 2:00pm)

Starting pay is $9.00/hr. Additionally, employees receive a 25% store discount. To apply, please send resumes WITH cover letters to jobs (at) pastoralartisan.com.

SANDWICH BAR ASSOCIATE

These positions focus on fulfillment of sandwich, salad and picnic orders in our Lake Street and French Market stores. Sandwich Bar Associates will also be given opportunities to learn about our core product categories: artisan cheese and wine. The position provides a strong platform for future work on kitchen lines, or supplemental work for those with evening kitchen or restaurant jobs.