Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

Food & retail discounts

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Closed Sundays & major holidays

Tips on shift

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Utah is seeking a talented Pastry Chef who shares our passion for quality, service, and community. You will join a dynamic team creating more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins daily from honest ingredients.

The role starts early, with morning shifts; you will lift heavy items, follow recipes, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Eligible for health benefits and employee meal.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience (preferred).
• Strong attention to following recipes and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate pastries and baked goods for daily service.
• Follow recipes to ensure consistency and quality across products.
• Assist with early-morning shifts and high-volume production.
• Maintain cleanliness and strict food-safety standards.

Skills

Morning availability

Early shift experience

Education

Formal baking/pastry education (bonus)

Job description

• MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**


• Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday &are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year.


• Free meal provided during each shift worked as well as generous food & retail discounts provided too.


• Health benefits For full- time employees to support health & wellness (we also offer pet insurance for your 4-legged family members).


• Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking Kneaders has many career development paths available.


• Hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn tips on each shift

• MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**


• Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday &are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year.


• Free meal provided during each shift worked as well as generous food & retail discounts provided too.


• Health benefits For full- time employees to support health & wellness (we also offer pet insurance for your 4-legged family members).


• Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking Kneaders has many career development paths available.


• Hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn tips on each shift

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is currently looking for a talented Pastry Chef who is as passionate about food quality, customer service, community & as we are! In the role of Pastry Chef, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who will offer a unique menu selection of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, & muffins all made with honest, whole ingredients.

A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe must possess:

• Proven track record of demonstrating super-hero abilities in the kitchen from following recipes to paying close attention to details to create one-of-a-kind pastries & baked goods. Lifting large amounts of dough, flour, and other supplies all weighing 50 lbs. or more & the ability to stand, lift, and mix is what our Pastry Chefs do every day.


• The ability to work through change & be able to be flexible all while keeping a close eye on what's cooking!


• A love of rising before the sun comes up - all Pastry Chef shifts start at EARLY. You need to be an early bird!

A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe need to be qualified with:

• 1+ years of large- scale baking/pastry experience with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries (this is preferred, not required!)


• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards.


• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus; however, it is not a requirement for this position.

Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for the role of Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe.