Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive hourly wage

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Mesa, AZ is seeking a talented Full-Time Head Pastry Chef who leads a dynamic pastry team and delivers high-quality baked goods for a diverse menu. The role emphasizes pastry leadership, customer service, community engagement, and a passion for fresh, honest ingredients.

Early starts as 4am or earlier are common for this position, with opportunities for career growth within the Kneaders network and a supportive benefits package including health coverage and pet

Qualifications

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience and fast decorating skills.
• Leadership experience in a retail or food capacity.
• Compliance with local, state, & federal food handler and sanitation standards.
• Experience with inventory and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pastry team and oversee a menu of 40+ baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and efficient kitchen operations.
• Prepare and present desserts with attention to quality and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety compliance

Stamina

Early morning availability

Education

Culinary education (bonus)

Job description

**FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE**

**MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**

**THIS IS FOR THE MESA KNEADERS, LOCATED AT 6611 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215**

• 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.