Baker

WE'RE HIRING

BAKER / KITCHEN LEAD (FULL-TIME) World's End Coffee Co. — Lewisburg, PA World's End Coffee Co. is a design-forward, coffee-driven, growing café company with a serious commitment to quality, craft, and hospitality. Our Lewisburg location operates year-round with a commercial kitchen producing small-batch baked goods, house-made syrups, and a focused, intentional food program. We're looking for a Baker / Kitchen Lead to take ownership of that program—someone who wants to move beyond execution and step into a role with real creative influence, responsibility, and growth.

THE ROLE

This is not a plug-and-play kitchen job—and not a role where you'll be buried in a brigade. You'll lead daily production and help shape what we make, how we make it, and where it goes next.

You will:

Lead daily production of small-batch, scratch-made pastries and baked goods Develop and refine recipes, systems, and seasonal offerings Prepare house-made syrups and specialty components across the menu Execute and maintain par levels for a tight, high-quality food program Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen Support overall café flow (we're a small, team-first operation) Serve as a cross-trained barista backup if/when needed

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

Most kitchen jobs offer repetition. This one offers trajectory . Real ownership — You're not just executing a menu; you're helping define it Creative autonomy — Your ideas can directly shape the program Visibility — Your work is seen, valued, and experienced daily Leadership runway — Ideal for someone ready to step out of a #2 role into something more meaningful This is an opportunity to build something you can point to—not just another line on your résumé.

WHY LEWISBURG

If you're currently cooking in NYC, Philly, or DC, you already know the trade-offs: long hours, high cost of living, limited creative control.

Lewisburg offers something different:

A walkable, design-forward college town with real culture and energy A strong, supportive community that shows up for quality A slower, more intentional pace of life without sacrificing standards Affordability and balance that's increasingly rare in major markets This role is designed for someone who wants to keep pushing their craft— but in a way that's sustainable, visible, and personally rewarding.

WHO YOU ARE

You care deeply about quality, consistency, and craft You move with urgency but stay calm under pressure You have a strong foundation in baking or kitchen work You're curious—you want to improve, refine, and contribute ideas You take ownership of your space and your work You're ready for more responsibility, not less You value being part of a small, collaborative, high-standard team

WHAT YOU'LL HELP CREATE

Seasonal pastries and rotating baked goods Thoughtful, from-scratch components that pair with our coffee program A focused, evolving food menu that complements—not competes with—what we do best

REQUIREMENTS

Full-time availability (~40 hours/week), including early mornings and weekends ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

Competitive salary (based on experience) Opportunity for benefits Clear growth path within a respected and expanding brand

TO APPLY

Send a brief introduction, your experience, and (if applicable) photos or examples of your work to info@avaindependent.

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