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Baker

Sinclaire's Coffee
Champaign, IL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

About the Position

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Baker to join our team and help produce fresh, high-quality baked goods for our two local cafés. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with dough, is consistent, and is passionate about creating delicious pastries from scratch.

As our baker, you'll prepare a variety of items including croissants, cinnamon rolls, muffins, danishes, scones, cookies, and other seasonal pastries. You'll play a key role in ensuring our cafés are stocked each day with fresh, handcrafted baked goods.

Pay: starts at 18.75 but we are willing to increase based on experience

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee meal and beverage discounts
  • Opportunities to learn new baking techniques and expand your skills
  • Positive, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to contribute ideas for new bakery items
  • Personal business and baking growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, mix, shape, proof, bake, and finish a variety of pastries and baked goods
  • Produce laminated doughs such as croissants with consistency and attention to detail
  • Bake muffins, cinnamon rolls, cookies, danishes, and other café favorites
  • Decorate and finish baked goods as needed
  • Follow recipes while maintaining high quality and consistency
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  • Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs
  • Keep the bakery workspace clean, organized, and efficient
  • Assist with developing new seasonal and specialty menu items

Qualifications

  • Previous bakery or commercial kitchen experience preferred but we are willing to train someone with less experience as well!
  • Experience with laminated doughs
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods
  • Passion for baking and producing high-quality products

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys working with their hands and creating quality baked goods
  • Takes pride in consistency and presentation
  • Works efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
  • Is reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
  • Wants to help grow a local café bakery program

If you love baking and want to be part of a growing café team focused on quality and scratch-made products, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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