Head Pastry Chef

Person We Are Looking For

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented full-time Head Pastry Chef who shares our passion for food quality, customer service, community, and excellence.

About the Role

The Head Pastry Chef will lead a dynamic team offering a unique menu selection of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest, whole ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to create a diverse menu of pastries and baked goods
• Lifting and moving large amounts of dough, flour, and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Working quickly to decorate pastries and maintaining high-quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with food handler and sanitation regulations
• Starting shifts as early as 4 AM daily

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience
• Experience in working quickly to decorate pastries
• Leadership experience in a retail or food capacity
• Attention to detail and compliance with local, state, and federal food handling and sanitation standards

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education (a plus)
• At least 18 years of age

Skills

• Superior pastry and baking skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules
• Compliance with food safety regulations

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health benefits to support health and wellness
• Pet insurance for your 4-legged family members
• Career growth opportunities within the restaurant and retail industries

Pay

Competitive hourly wage

Schedule

Shifts start as early as 4 AM daily, with occasional earlier starts.