Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

Food & retail discounts

Health benefits for full-time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented Pastry Chef who shares our passion for quality, service, and community. In this role you will contribute to a dynamic menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients, starting from early shifts.

A successful candidate has 1+ years in large-scale baking, attention to sanitation rules, and a willingness to rise before dawn. We offer free meals, discounts, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to bake pastries and baked goods with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes precisely.
• Experience in high-volume pastry production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins from honest ingredients.
• Follow recipes and maintain high quality, taste, and presentation.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards in daily operations.

Skills

Morning availability

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Fast-paced baking

Education

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

• 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 & 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.