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Lead Baker -- ($26/hr + Performance)-- Cafe Adeline (Berkeley) (berkeley)
Cafe Adeline LLC
Ashby Ave near Adeline Street
compensation:
$26 per hour with performance bonuses tied to bakery growth.
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Lead Baker
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Build your station. Own your craft. Join our founding team.
Starting Pay: $26.00 / hour starting base + clear, structured pay reviews and profit bonuses as volume scales
Hours: Early mornings (approx. 5:00/5:30 AM – 1:30 PM), predictable 6-day schedule with consistent days off
Location: Ashby Ave & Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA
THE VISION
Cafe Adeline is an independent, thoughtfully designed neighborhood cafe opening on Adeline Street. We care deeply about hospitality, community warmth, specialty coffee, and honest, scratch-made baked goods.
We are not a high-stress production factory, and we don't believe in burn-and-turn staffing. We are building a calm, clean, respectful kitchen where a passionate baker can take genuine pride in what comes out of the ovens every morning and feel true ownership over their station.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT?
A Dedicated Station: A clean, brand-new workspace where you run morning production with autonomy and respect.
Predictable Life: Early morning hours mean your afternoons and evenings are always yours. We stick to consistent schedules so you have a balanced personal life.
No Corporate Red Tape: Direct collaboration with an owner who genuinely values high standards, good ingredients, and the people behind the counter.
Transparent Growth: We start at $26.00/hr with built-in performance bonuses as the cafe grows. When the shop wins, you win.
THE DAILY CRAFT
Lead morning scratch baking: morning pastries, teacakes, artisan cookies, seasonal savory & sweet bakes, and daily specialty items.
Manage dough handling, scaling, proofing, and deck/convection oven management with precision.
Prep components, fillings, and doughs for the following morning.
Keep your station impeccably clean, organized, and adhering to strict food safety standards.
Communicate ingredient needs and collaborate on seasonal menu updates.
WHO YOU ARE
Experience: 2+ years of professional bakery or scratch pastry experience.
Pride of Craft: You care about consistent crumb, proper browning, exact scaling, and beautiful presentation.
Reliability: You are an early riser who takes pride in punctuality and running an organized production clock.
Team Mindset: Independent during prep, but kind, warm, and collaborative with the front-of-house and kitchen team.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Paid sick leave (as required by Berkeley law)
Free specialty coffee, shift meals, and generous discounts
A supportive, drama-free, and respectful workplace culture
Real long-term stability in an independent, community-rooted space
¿Hablas español? ¡Nos encantaría conocerte!
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HOW TO APPLY:
Please send an email or txt with:
-- Your resume.
-- A short note introducing yourself—tell us what you love baking most
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