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