Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Discounts on food & retail

Health benefits (full-time)

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Tips on shifts

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Pastry Chef with a passion for quality, service, and community. The role offers exposure to a menu of over 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients.

You will join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional baked goods and guest experiences. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of pastry experience; ingredients and recipes are followed to maintain consistency, with opportunities for career growth in leadership or pastry

Qualifications

• 1+ years large-scale baking/pastry experience (preferred)
• Ability to work quickly to decorate pastries
• Compliance with local, state, & federal food safety regulations
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus but not required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide range of pastries and baked goods.
• Follow recipes and ensure consistent quality.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and be on feet for long periods.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Work early shifts and adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Morning/daytime availability

Customer service

Attention to detail

Kitchen teamwork

Food handling

Education

Pastry baking education (bonus)

Job description

**FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE**

**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

If this sparks your interest, read below to learn about the person Kneaders is currently looking for.

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.
• Requires continuous standing and walking throughout the shift, with limited opportunities for sitting. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required
• 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.