Baker & Cook/KEYH0LDER (Growth Track to BOH Leadership). At 17 Hands Coffee, our bakery begins production at 4:00 AM, 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 and wants a role with a built-in future. In this position, you will work side-by-side with our Bakery Production Manager 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 who wants to master our operations and naturally position themselves for future BOH leadership. While your primary focus is producing exceptional food, you will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and seamlessly during the Manager's scheduled days off. If you love the craft of scratch baking and cooking, thrive in a structured kitchen, and want a clear pathway to advance your career, we want to meet you. Schedule Weekends mandatory Shifts start promptly at 4:00 AM (3 AM if needed). Shift ends between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM (depending on production needs). Enjoy 2 days off during the week. What You'll Do Working directly with our Bakery Production Manager, 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 during the Manager's days off or vacations.

Quality Control:

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

Kitchen Logistics:

Assist with checking in inventory, monitoring ingredient pars, and 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. Opening the kitchen 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, and embraces early mornings. Maintains a calm, positive attitude under pressure. Preferred Qualifications Baking & Pastry Arts / Culinary Degree (or equivalent professional experience). Leadership experience. Experience with high-volume production scratch baking. FOG Certification (or ability to obtain). Food Handlers or Food Manager Certification A strong desire to learn kitchen operations and grow professionally. 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 Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Free shift meals and drinks + employee discounts A supportive leadership team that invests in your future The Growth Opportunity This position is specifically designed for a baker or cook who wants more than "just a kitchen job." You will focus on mastering our scratch recipes and daily operations without the immediate pressure of administrative or management titles. As 17 Hands Coffee continues to expand, standout team members who master this role will be the natural first choice for official BOH leadership promotions. 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:

From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Food provided Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Store discount Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person