Seasonal Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for full-time

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Chef in Meridian, Idaho. The role offers a chance to work on a diverse menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients.

Shifts start around 4:30 am and may require long hours during peak production. The position is seasonal, ending after the 2026 holiday season, with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to decorate pastries with meticulous attention to detail.
• Compliance with local, state, and federal food-safety regulations.
• Formal baking/pastry education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate pastries and baked goods for daily menu.
• Maintain high quality and consistency across pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
• Follow recipes and ensure adherence to food-safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Early mornings

Physical stamina

Education

Baking/Pastry education

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

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 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.