Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Idaho; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Hourly wage plus tips

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Idaho is seeking a Pastry Chef who is passionate about quality, service, and community. The role involves contributing to a menu of over 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins all made with honest ingredients.

The Pastry Chef will join a dynamic team and have growth opportunities within leadership, retail management, and pastry specialization. Successful candidates will be able to work early shifts starting around 4am, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Must have morning/daytime and Saturday availability.
• 1+ year of large-scale baking/pastry experience with fast-paced production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries and baked goods for daily service.
• Follow recipes precisely and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards in line with regulations.

Skills

Availability

Customer service

Education

Formal baking/pastry education

Job description

FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME & SATURDAY AVAILABILITY

*Shifts typically start at 4am*

• 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.