Seasonal Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team. You will contribute to a menu of more than 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, all crafted with honest ingredients, and you will help deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Shifts start early, around 4:30 am, and candidates should be able to stand and walk throughout the shift. A background in baking or pastry is preferred, with strict attention to detail and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of demonstrating hero abilities in the kitchen from following recipes to paying close attention to details to create one-of-a-kind pastries & baked goods.
• Requires continuous standing and walking throughout the shift, with limited opportunities for sitting.
• 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 around 4:30 am (and sometimes earlier!) throughout the year.
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
• Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required)

Skills

Attention to detail

Endurance

Flexibility

Early mornings

Customer service

Education

Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required)

Job description

**THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION - ENDING AFTER THE 2026 HOLIDAY SEASON**

• Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year
• Health benefits for full-time employees to support health & wellness (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 Seasonal 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 be part of 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 around 4:30 am (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:

• The ability to work quickly to decorate amazing pastries with strict attention to detail
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
• Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required)

Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for the role of Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe.