Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during each shift

Food & retail discounts

Health benefits for full-time

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Closed Sundays and holidays

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Pastry Chef who loves quality, service, and community. You will join a dynamic team offering a diverse menu of over 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, all made with honest ingredients.

We value early risers as many shifts start before dawn; previous large-scale pastry experience is preferred, with strong attention to detail and a readiness to adapt in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience, decorating pastries quickly.
• Compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a dynamic team offering a menu with over 40 pastries, pies, cakes and muffins.
• Maintain high quality and consistency in all baked goods and service.
• Follow recipes, manage time, and support customers with a passion for food.

Skills

Morning availability

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Superhero kitchen skills

Education

Baking/pastry education (bonus)

Job description

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.
• 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.