Pastry Chef

Meet Montana, LLC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurore French Bakery in Bozeman is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join their expanding kitchen team. The role requires crafting traditional French pastries with precision and care in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to grow with a small team. Full-time position with competitive pay starting at $19/hr plus tips.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Paid time off

Tips

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef is preferred, but not required.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Creating custom wedding cakes and specialty event desserts.
• Maintaining consistency and high production standards.
• Following all food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Coachable

Job description

Bonjour! Aurore French Bakery brings authentic French pastries, breads, and café culture to Bozeman. We opened our storefront in May 2023 after years of growing through farmers markets and events. Now, we’re expanding our kitchen team and looking for a Pastry Chef who is serious about their craft and excited to grow with us.

Our team includes a bread baker, pastry chef, assistant baker, tourier (croissant baker), baristas/cashiers, assistant manager, and manager.

About the Role: This is a hands-on, high-output role that requires precision, energy, and a love of the details. You’ll be responsible for crafting traditional French pastries and desserts with consistency and care. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their space, and is eager to contribute to a growing bakery.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating custom wedding cakes and specialty event desserts
• Enhancing recipes or developing new ones to expand our product line
• Maintaining consistency and high production standards
• Estimating ingredient needs and managing prep lists
• Keeping a clean, organized, and efficient work area
• Following all food safety and hygiene standards
• Occasionally assisting with dishes and general kitchen tasks

Schedule:

• Wednesday: 6:00 AM to ~1:00 PM
• Thursday to Sunday: 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Full-time, year-round (not seasonal)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a pastry chef is preferred, but not required
• Reliable and punctual
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Excited to grow with a small team
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet for long hours
• Curious about French baking and culture

Not a fit if you:

• Struggle with early mornings or physically demanding work
• Prefer a slow-paced kitchen environment
• Are not open to learning or adapting
• Can’t commit to a full-time schedule and long-term growth

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting at $19/hr starting wage + tips (total pay $27–$30/hr)
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth as we expand
• Paid time off

Our Core Values:

• Caring: We do things with pride and treat people with respect
• Integrity: We follow through, own our work, and support each other
• Sharing French Culture: We bring a piece of France to Bozeman — through food, hospitality, and a joyful experience

Work Location: In-person at Aurore French Bakery 141 West Baxter Lane, Unit 13, Bozeman, MT 59718

To Apply: Please answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to work here?
• Will this job require you to give up anything (like weekend plans or another job)?

For example: Were you considering going skiing every weekend this winter and this job would prevent that? Would this job require you to spend less time with loved ones? Are you hesitating between this and another job? Are you taking a pay cut to work this job? etc...

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Bonjour!

My name is Aurore Adam and I am the founder and CEO of Aurore Bakery. I used to live in Paris, France but fell in love with Bozeman, Montana after I visited my twin sister over vacation. I love being able to share my culture through baking so I opened an authentic French bakery where we make all of our bread, pastries, and viennoiseries with imported French flour. We also ... more

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