Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Saint George, UT is seeking a talented full-time Head Pastry Chef who shares our commitment to quality, service, and community. You will lead a dynamic pastry team and oversee a menu of more than 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, all made with honest ingredients.

Shifts start early (as early as 4am). You will manage operations, mentor staff, ensure food safety, and contribute to growth opportunities within Kneaders’ bakery and cafe network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic pastry team to offer 40+ pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Oversee daily operations and mentor staff in a fast-paced bakery.

Skills

Morning/daytime availability

Leadership experience

pastry & baking expertise

Education

Formal culinary education (bonus)

Job description

• 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

• FULL OR 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

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.