Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is searching for a passionate Head Pastry Chef who will lead a dynamic team in creating a diverse menu of freshly baked pastries. The ideal candidate will have substantial baking experience, a love for early morning shifts, and a commitment to food quality and customer service. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and health benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits for full-time employees

Pet insurance for employees

Closed every Sunday and Thanksgiving

Career growth opportunities

Competitive hourly wage

Qualifications

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience.
• Leadership experience in retail or food.
• Compliance with food handler & sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create over 40 fresh baked pastries.
• Ensure food quality and customer service.
• Manage inventory and ordering.

Skills

Baking

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Formal culinary education

Job description

**FULL AND 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
• 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 & the ability to stand, lift, and mix is what our Pastry Chefs do every day
• 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.

If this person is YOU, start your journey today & complete your application!