Charlotte's Bakery: Full Time Baker

Charlottes Coffee House; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drink for every 4 hours worked

30% employee discount on food and drinks

Gym membership reimbursement after 90 days

Job summary

Charlotte's Coffee House in Dubuque, Iowa is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Baker. The role involves mixing, proofing, baking, and finishing a variety of breads and pastries while ensuring quality and consistency. If you take pride in your craft and enjoy being part of a tight-knit community, this could be a perfect fit.

The ideal candidate should have previous baking experience, a strong work ethic, and be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Competitive wages and perks, like employee discounts and gym reimbursement, are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous baking or pastry experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to obtain food handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and baked goods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
• Monitor inventory and manage ingredient needs.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for order timing.

Skills

Baking experience

Fast-paced kitchen environment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

Charlotte's Bakery is part of the Charlotte's family — the same folks behind Charlotte's Coffee House. We're not just here to bake; we're here to be the living room of the community, a place where people come to recharge, reconnect, and recenter over something delicious. If you take pride in your craft and love making people's day a little better, we want to meet you.

Position: Full-Time Baker

We're looking for a dedicated, full-time baker to join our team. This role is hands‑on from open to close — mixing, proofing, baking, and finishing our daily lineup of breads, pastries, and treats, while holding the line on quality and consistency every single time.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to recipes and quality standards
• Manage proofing, baking, and cooling schedules to keep product flowing all day
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe kitchen
• Monitor inventory and flag ingredient needs before they become a problem
• Ensure every item that leaves the kitchen meets our presentation and quality bar — remake it if it doesn't
• Work closely with front‑of‑house staff to keep the case stocked and coordinate order timing
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

What We're Looking For

• Previous baking or pastry experience preferred, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn matter more
• Comfortable on your feet in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Available for early morning shifts and weekend rotation
• Someone who takes ownership of their work and doesn't need to be told twice
• A team player who communicates clearly and treats coworkers with respect
• Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain one upon hire)

Schedule & Pay

• Full‑time, 30–40 hours per week
• Starting wage: $14–$16/hour, based on experience
• One free drink for every 4 hours worked
• 30% employee discount on food, drinks, and apparel
• Gym membership reimbursement after 90 days
• A genuinely tight‑knit team that has each other's backs