Head Baker

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented Head Baker for a part-time position in West Valley City. The role involves leading a team in baking artisan breads and requires proven baking skills, flexibility, and leadership experience. Enjoy afternoon/evening shifts with Saturdays off, and apply today to join a community-focused team!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness perks (EAP, pet insurance)

Qualifications

• Proven baking skills handling large quantities of dough.
• Leadership experience in restaurants or retail preferred.
• At least 1 year of large-scale baking or pastry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in baking artisan, sweet, and seasonal breads.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work primarily from 11am to 7pm, with potential overnight shifts.

Skills

Baking skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Quality focus

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, located at High Commons Way, West Valley, UT, USA, is seeking a talented Head Baker for a part-time position with an hourly rate of $16-18 depending on experience and availability. The role offers afternoon/evening shifts, with Saturdays off, and includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, along with wellness perks like EAP and pet insurance for all employees.

Position Highlights:

1. Opportunity to lead a team in baking artisan, sweet, and seasonal breads using honest, whole ingredients.
2. Career growth in restaurant leadership, retail management, or pastry & bread baking specialization.
3. Work schedule primarily from 11am to 7pm, with potential overnight shifts during holiday seasons.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven baking skills, including handling large quantities of dough and supplies weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to work through change, be flexible, and maintain focus on quality.
• Availability for afternoon/evening shifts, including Sundays.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Leadership experience in restaurants or retail preferred.
• At least 1 year of large-scale baking or pastry experience preferred; culinary education is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

If you are passionate about food quality, customer service, and community, and meet these qualifications, start your journey today by submitting your application!