Job Title: SoupCycler
Company/Organization: SoupCycle
Job Description:
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is a must. You must be physically able to lift 75 lbs and pedal a bike trailer carrying up to 215 lbs.
The position is 22-25 hours/week split Mondays-Wednesdays, with most of your time out on the bike and helping the soup crew in the kitchen. As we grow, so will your weekly hours- eventually maxing out at 30-35 hours/week in the fall and winter. You’ll need a sturdy bike to attach to our soup trailer for deliveries.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
-Someone who genuinely likes people. There’ll be a lot of customer interaction while you deliver, so strong customer service is a must.
-A safe cyclist (use those hand-signals!)
-Good at representing SoupCycle to your fellow Portlanders.
-Excitement about food and sharing that with customers during deliveries.
-Ability to wield a kitchen knife and chop vegetables like it’s nobody’s business.
-Occasional help at weekend street fairs and catering gigs.
-Other business skills are a major plus- including sales, cooking/kitchen experience, business experience.
-A one year minimum commitment.
Pay is $10 an hour plus a small monthly bike upkeep stipend and a generous soup allowance.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in being an integral part of a bicycle-based business then jump aboard our soupy sailboat. To apply send 2-3 paragraphs by Sunday, April 10th telling us why you’re interested in working for SoupCycle, your bicycling background and all relevant skills to jed(at)soupcycle(dot)com.
Happy Slurping,
Jed
www.soupcycle.com