Seasonal Assistant Pastry Chef

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Chef who shares our passion for quality, service, and community. You will help deliver a menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest, whole ingredients.

Early shifts start around 4:30 am. This role offers growth paths in pastry and leadership as Kneaders expands. You will join a dynamic team, uphold safe food-handling standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow recipes with high attention to detail.
• Ability to lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Shift requires continuous standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Decorate pastries with attention to detail.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pastry decorating

Food safety

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.