This is a seasonal position - ending after the 2024 holiday season. Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday and on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year, providing a strong work-life balance.

Health benefits for full-time employees support health & wellness, including pet insurance for your 4-legged family members. There are career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership, retail management, and specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking, with many development paths available.

A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team offering a unique menu selection of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, & muffins made with honest, whole ingredients.

To excel in this role, you must have a 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. The job requires lifting large amounts of dough, flour, and other supplies weighing 50 lbs or more, along with the ability to stand, lift, and mix daily.

You should also possess the ability to work through change and be flexible while keeping a close eye on what's cooking. A love for early mornings is essential, as all Pastry Chef shifts start around 4:30 am (and sometimes earlier!) throughout the year. You need to be an early bird!

Qualifications include 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, and formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required). You 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 & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year.
• Health benefits for full-time employees including pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership and retail management.
• Competitive hourly wage.

• Proven track record in following recipes and creating pastries.
• Ability to lift large amounts of dough and supplies weighing 50 lbs or more.
• Flexibility to work through change while maintaining focus.
• Early morning availability, with shifts starting around 4:30 am.
• Strong attention to detail in decorating pastries.
• Compliance knowledge with local, state, & federal food handler & sanitation standards.
• Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required).