Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts on food & retail

Health benefits for full-time

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Layton, UT is seeking a Pastry Chef who is passionate about food quality, customer service, and community. You will join a dynamic team offering more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins crafted from honest, whole ingredients.

Expect early morning shifts, opportunities for career growth, and a fast-paced environment focused on consistent, high-quality baking. Must be at least 18 and dedicated to food safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Morning availability for early shifts.
• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of pastries and baked goods for the menu.
• Follow recipes to maintain quality and consistency across items.
• Support early morning shift operations and team collaboration.

Skills

Morning availability

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

Pastry education preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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.