Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Henderson, NV is seeking a talented full-time Head Pastry Chef who shares our passion for food quality, customer service, and community. You will lead a pastry team offering a diverse menu of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, all made with honest ingredients.

A successful Pastry Chef will manage high-volume production, uphold standards, and drive innovation in our pastry program with strong leadership and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience.
• Leadership experience in retail or food capacity.
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal food safety regulations.
• Experience with inventory/ordering.
• Formal culinary education is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic pastry team delivering a menu of 40+ fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
• Oversee quality and consistency of baked goods.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Baking/pastry experience

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Education

Formal culinary education

Job description

**FULL-TIME POSITION 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
• - Health benefits to support health & wellness for full-time employees (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
• - Competitive hourly wage

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 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 lead 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 as early as 4am (and sometimes earlier!) throughout the year. 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
• - Leadership experience - either in a retail or food capacity
• - Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
• - Experience with inventory/ordering
• - Formal culinary education is a bonus!

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