Seasonal Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Las Vegas is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Chef to join a dynamic team that creates more than 40 fresh pastries, pies, cakes and muffins from honest ingredients. Shifts start early, around 4:30 am, with ongoing opportunities to grow in pastry specialization and leadership.

Your duties include decorating pastries with meticulous attention to detail, maintaining strict food safety standards, and collaborating with the team to deliver high‑quality baked goods throughout the

Qualifications

• Ability to decorate pastries with precise detail.
• Compliance with food handler and sanitation standards.
• Formal baking or pastry education preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a menu of 40+ fresh pastries, pies, cakes and muffins from highquality ingredients.
• Decorate pastries quickly while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure adherence to local, state and federal food safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Early mornings

Pastry decoration

Following recipes

Education

Formal baking/pastry education

Job description

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

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 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

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 Seasonal Pastry Chef

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.