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.

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 $8.50/hr. Additionally, employees receive a 25% store discount. To apply, please send resumes WITH cover letters to jobs@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.