Head Baker

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for full-time

Pet insurance

Saturdays off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented Head Baker to lead our pastry and bread program in Parker, Colorado. The role involves directing a baking team and delivering high-quality artisanal products from honest, whole ingredients.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in baking or retail, strong adherence to food-safety standards, and the flexibility to work afternoons and Sundays. This is a full-time opportunity within a community-focused bakery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in kitchen or retail settings.
• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience preferred.
• Attention to compliance with local, state, and federal food-handling regulations.
• Formal culinary education is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team delivering artisan, sweet, and seasonal breads.
• Ensure consistent quality and strict food-safety standards across all products.
• Manage afternoon/evening shifts, including Sundays, with occasional overnight coverage during holidays.

Skills

Leadership experience

Baking/pastry experience

Physical stamina

Education

Formal culinary education (bonus)

Job description

• 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
• Saturdays off!
  

• FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE**
• 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
• Saturdays off!
  

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 full-time Head Baker. We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about food quality, customer service, community & as we are! In the role of HeadBaker, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team who will offer a unique menu selection of artisan, sweet, & seasonal breads all baked with honest, whole ingredients.

A successful Head Baker at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe must possess:

• Proven track record of demonstrating superhero abilities in the kitchen from following recipes to paying close attention to additional details to create one-of-a-kind breads. Lifting large amounts of dough, flour, and other supplies all weighing 50 lbs. plus is an important task of this role - the ability to stand, lift, and mix is also a daily requirement.
• The ability to work through change & be able to be flexible all while keeping a close eye on whats cooking!
• The schedule availability to work afternoons/nights. Bread Baking shifts are usually from 11am - 7pm with a shift on Sunday (when the store is closed). During holiday seasons the Bread Baking team schedule may flex into overnight shifts too!
  

A successful Head Baker at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe need to be qualified with:

• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
• Leadership experience in either restaurants or retail
• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience (preferred, but not required)
• Formal culinary education is a bonus!
  

Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for the role of Bread Baker at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe.