Baker / Kitchen Lead

World s End Coffee Co. is a design-forward, coffee-driven caf 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 menu of breakfast, lunch, and light evening offerings. We re looking for a Baker / Kitchen Lead to drive our food program someone who thrives in a hands-on role and is excited to shape and elevate what we make every day.

THE ROLE

This is not a plug-and-play kitchen job. You ll be leading daily production while helping define the direction of our baked goods and prepared foods program.

You will:

Lead daily production of small-batch, scratch-made pastries and baked goods Prepare and batch house-made syrups and specialty components used across our menu Execute and maintain par levels for a tight, high-quality breakfast and lunch menu Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen aligned with best practices Support dishwashing and overall kitchen flow as needed (we re a small, team-first operation) Serve as a cross-trained barista backup when needed

WHO YOU ARE

You care deeply about quality, consistency, and doing things the right way You re fast, focused, and calm under pressure You have a strong foundation in baking or kitchen work (professional experience preferred) You re curious you want to improve recipes, refine systems, and contribute ideas You take ownership of your space and your work You have a passion for the customer experience You re comfortable in a small, collaborative team where everyone contributes

WHAT YOU LL HELP CREATE

Think:

Seasonal pastries and rotating baked goods Thoughtful, from-scratch components that pair with our coffee program A tight, intentional food menu that complements not competes with what we do best This is an opportunity to shape and evolve a growing food program , not just execute someone else s system.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work a full-time schedule (~40 hours/week), including early mornings and some weekends Ability to lift and move kitchen equipment and supplies as needed ServSafe Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

Competitive salary (based on experience) Opportunity for benefits Growth opportunity within a respected and expanding brand

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

Lewisburg offers a rare balance: a vibrant, walkable town with a strong community and a slower, more intentional pace of life. At World s End, you ll have: Creative input and real ownership of your work A small, focused team that values quality over volume The chance to build something meaningful within an established and growing business