Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth paths

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Pastry Chef who shares our passion for high-quality pastries and customer service.

You will join a dynamic team responsible for a menu of over 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, all made from honest ingredients. This role starts early and offers opportunities for growth within the bakery and retail leadership tracks.

Hourly wage with tip opportunities and free meals provided during each shift are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must have morning/daytime availability.
• Free meal provided during each shift and food/retail discounts.
• Health benefits for full-time employees (pet insurance available).
• Career growth opportunities in pastry and baking.
• Hourly wage with tips on each shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries and baked goods following recipes.
• Maintain high quality and consistency across products.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen starting early mornings.

Skills

Morning/daytime availability

Lift 50 lbs+

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

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

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.

If this person is YOU, start your journey today & complete your application!