Seasonal Assistant Pastry Chef

About the role

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is currently looking for a Seasonal 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 be part of 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.

Requirements

• 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 and 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered

Qualifications

• The ability to work quickly to decorate amazing pastries with strict attention to detail
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for food handler and sanitation standards
• Formal baking/pastry education (preferred, not required)

Benefits

• Work-life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday and are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas every year
• Health benefits for full-time employees to support health & wellness (pet insurance also offered)
• Career growth opportunities - restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking
• Competitive hourly wage

This is a seasonal position - ending after the 2026 holiday season.