Artisan Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts, Early Shifts

KD Market; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Store Grocery Discount

Shift Meal Perks

Whole Life Insurance

Job summary

KD Market in Illinois is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to craft cakes, cookies, pies and other desserts, while maintaining records, ordering supplies, and upholding food safety standards. You will lead a pastry team, decorate with precision icing, and ensure consistent presentation in a busy bakery environment.

Early mornings and weekend shifts are required. Applicants should hold IDPH Food Handler and ServSafe certifications and demonstrate professional pastry, cake decorating, and baking

Qualifications

• IDPH Certification and ServSafe certification are required.
• Professional pastry, cake decorating and baking technique expertise.
• Ability to work early morning and weekend shifts in hot bakery environments.

Responsibilities

• Pastry & Cake Production: Create cakes, cookies, pies, sweet rolls, paczki, and European pastries following traditional recipes.
• Decorating & Presentation: Decorate pastries with precision icing and toppings for attractive display case presentation.
• Quality & Ordering: Test raw ingredients, monitor flour/sugar inventory, and order baking supplies within budget.
• Pastry Team Guidance: Guide and motivate bakers and pastry assistants in dough handling and oven temperatures.

Skills

Pastry skills

Cake decorating

Baking techniques

Education

IDPH Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

KD Market in Illinois is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to craft cakes, cookies, pies and other desserts, while maintaining records, ordering supplies, and upholding food safety standards. You will lead a pastry team, decorate with precision icing, and ensure consistent presentation in a busy bakery environment.

Early mornings and weekend shifts are required. Applicants should hold IDPH Food Handler and ServSafe certifications and demonstrate professional pastry, cake decorating, and baking