Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during each shift

Food & retail discounts

Health benefits for full-time staff

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented Pastry Chef for a part-time position with morning/daytime shifts. The role focuses on crafting more than 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins from honest, whole ingredients during early shifts.

Candidates should have some pastry experience or formal education; strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and safely are essential. Sunday and major holidays are closed across Kneaders locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience; preferred but not required.
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal food handler & sanitation standards.
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Bake a wide range of pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins for daily service.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency, quality and presentation.
• Support customer service and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stamina for early mornings

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Formal baking/pastry education

Job description

PART-TIME POSITION 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

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.