Now Baking – Baker, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Starbucks Roastery & Reserve is responsible for stewarding the Starbucks Reserve brand within a portfolio of unique flagship locations, Starbucks Reserve Stores and Culinary Kitchens across the US.    

The Reserve Kitchen Baker I role will be dedicated to delivering beautifully assembled and freshly baked food to provide an exceptional experience to all customers.  Reserve Bakers are brand ambassadors for Reserve, demonstrating culinary leadership, committed to craftsmanship and artistry while delivering consistent product quality.

As a Baker I, Reserve Kitchen, you’ll be able to apply your past culinary experience to:

Food Production

Prepares bread, croissant, brioche, pizza & focaccia dough, laminated breads, rolls, muffins, and potentially cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, cookies and other pastries, including icings and frostings, according to established recipes. Reviews production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities. Receives ingredients and other supplies from main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operations. Cuts and weighs dough into uniform portions with knife or divider, molds dough into loaves or other shapes, and places in pans; proofs dough and bakes in oven using peel; inspects product for quality during and after baking and adjusts processes as required. Spreads or sprinkles a range of various toppings on specialty baked items. Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and fancy pastries either by hand or by using dough rollers and cookie cutters. Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment. Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions. Completes production sheets and other records as required. May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets

Culture & Effective Communication

Set inspirational tone for partners by role modeling Starbucks Mission and Values along with the Reserve vision

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Superior performer who represents the Starbucks Mission Statement in daily work.  Demonstrated agility in dealing with ambiguity associated with working in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment  Ability to build strong relationships and engage across differing cultures and societies    Demonstrated baking and pastry expertise - 2 years  Current local health and safety certifications  Baking or Culinary Certification/Degree Preferred  Excellent communication skills and fluent English required. Additional languages are beneficial

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. 
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.