Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is currently looking for a talented Head Pastry Chef who is as passionate about food quality, customer service, and community as we are! In the role of Pastry Chef, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team who will offer a unique menu selection of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and 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 & the ability to stand, lift, and mix is what our Pastry Chefs do every day.
• 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 as early as 4am (and sometimes earlier!) throughout the year. You need to be an early bird!

A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe needs to be qualified with:

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries.
• Leadership experience, either in a retail or food capacity.
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards.
• Experience with inventory/ordering.
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus!

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

If this person is YOU, start your journey today & complete your application!

• Work-Life balance - all locations are closed every Sunday & on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas.
• Health benefits to support health & wellness for full-time employees, including pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership, retail management, and specialization in pastry & bread baking.
• Competitive hourly wage.

• 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience.
• Leadership experience in a retail or food capacity.
• Attention to compliance with local, state, & federal food handler & sanitation regulations.
• Experience with inventory/ordering.
• Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus.