Seasonal Pastry Chef - This is a seasonal position ending after the 2024 holiday season.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a passionate and dedicated Seasonal Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating a unique menu of over 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins, using honest, whole ingredients. You will be part of a team that values food quality, customer service, and community.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrating superior kitchen skills, including following recipes, paying close attention to detail, and creating unique pastries and baked goods.
• Handling and working with heavy materials: Frequently lifting and mixing ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Working with changing priorities and maintaining a focused approach to baking tasks.
• Early morning availability: Starting shifts around 4:30 AM (and sometimes earlier).
• Decorating pastries with meticulous attention to detail.
• Adhering to food safety standards: Complying with local, state, and federal food handler and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a kitchen environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a strong understanding of pastry techniques.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to adjust to changing schedules and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations is a must.
• Formal baking/pastry education is preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

If this opportunity resonates with you, apply today!

• Work-Life balance - closed every Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
• Health benefits for full-time employees, including pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership and pastry specialization.
• Competitive hourly wage plus tips on each shift.

• Proven kitchen skills from following recipes to attention to detail.
• Ability to lift large amounts of dough and other supplies (50 lbs or more).
• Flexibility to adapt to change while maintaining high-quality output.
• Early morning availability for shifts starting around 4:30 am.
• Compliance with food handler and sanitation regulations.
• Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required).