Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided per shift

Health benefits

Pet insurance for your family

Career growth opportunities

Discounts on food & retail

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Saint George, Utah, is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead pastry production and uphold quality across a menu of over 40 baked goods. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a busy kitchen.

Shifts begin early, with opportunities for growth in leadership, pastry specialization, and baking excellence. Benefits include meals, discounts, and health coverage for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow recipes while paying close attention to detail to create unique pastries and baked goods.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods during the shift.
• Flexibility to work mornings and changes in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow Kneaders' pastry recipes to maintain high quality and consistency.
• Assist in preparation and decoration of pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.

Skills

Super-hero abilities

Early mornings

Standing/walking

Education

Formal baking/pastry education

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

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.