Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Career growth

Competitive wage

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Vermont is seeking a Head Pastry Chef for full-time roles with potential for part-time openings. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic pastry team, oversee a menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients, and uphold quality and guest service.

Morning and daytime availability is required, with shifts starting as early as 4am. Benefits include health coverage, competitive hourly wages, and clear paths for leadership growth

Qualifications

• Proven pastry leadership experience and strong production planning.
• Excellent decoration and pastry finishing skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to manage a team and timelines under pressure.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry production and ensure consistent quality across 40+ items.
• Supervise kitchen staff, schedules and training, maintain sanitation standards.
• Collaborate on menu development and batch production planning.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team leadership

Time management

Early mornings

Education

Culinary education (bonus)

Job description

**FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE**

**MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**

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.

• 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

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.