Charlotte's Bakery: Full Time Baker

FULL-TIME BAKER — Charlotte's Bakery Charlotte's Bakery, Dubuque, IA About Us 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 Perks
• 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