Baker & Cook At 17 Hands Coffee, our bakery begins production early each day, when our team starts creating the scratch-made breads, cinnamon rolls, quiche, pastries, desserts, cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, and bakery favorites that have earned us recognition as one of Hampton Roads' favorite coffee shops. As a two-time Gold Award-winning coffee shop and home to an award-winning scratch bakery, we are looking for an experienced baker and cook who takes immense pride in their craft. In this position, you will work to execute our daily menu, master our recipes, and ensure the kitchen runs like clockwork. This is a hands-on, production-focused role designed for a skilled professional. Although your primary focus is producing exceptional food, you will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and seamlessly over the weekend. If you love the craft of scratch baking and cooking, thrive in a structured kitchen, we want to meet you. Schedule Friday through Sunday. (up to 8 hour shifts) Shift can begin between 4 AM and 8 AM, we can talk about when you would like to begin your shift. Shift ends 6- 8 hours after you clock in. (depending on production needs) What You'll Do You will execute daily scratch baking and cooking while helping to maintain an environment built on integrity, excellence, loyalty, efficiency, and a positive attitude.

Your responsibilities include:

Production & Execution:

Prepare our signature pastries, cakes, quiches, savory items, and desserts from scratch with exceptional quality and consistency.

Operational Continuity:

Keep daily production running smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule over the weekends.

Quality Control:

Maintain our award-winning standards for presentation, freshness, and exact recipe consistency.

Kitchen Logistics:

Keeping the production environment clean, organized, and efficient.

Team Collaboration:

Set a positive, professional example for the team through your workflow, efficiency, and communication.

Compliance:

Ensure food safety, sanitation, and FOG compliance are consistently followed. We're Looking For Someone Who... Has professional scratch baking or kitchen experience. Leads by example through their work ethic, organization, and attitude. Thrives in a fast-paced production environment. Takes pride in kitchen cleanliness, consistency, and attention to detail. Enjoys collaborating and helping teammates succeed. Is dependable & accountable. Maintains a calm, positive attitude under pressure. Preferred Qualifications Baking & Pastry Arts / Culinary Degree (or equivalent professional experience). Experience with high-volume production scratch baking. FOG Certification (or ability to obtain). Food Handlers Certificate A strong desire to learn kitchen operations Why You'll Love WorkingHere We are proud to have built more than a coffee shop—we've built a true team. Every product is made from scratch, every guest matters, and every employee has the opportunity to advance.

We offer:

Competitive pay + tips Free shift meals and drinks + employee discounts A supportive leadership team that invests in your future Join Our Team If you are excited by early mornings, scratch cooking, strong teamwork, and a clear path to advance your culinary career, apply today! Come help us continue setting the standard for specialty coffee, scratch baking, and genuine hospitality in Hampton Roads.

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 - 24.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person