Assistant Pastry Chef
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Kneaders
Mesa, AZ, US
Summary
The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing a wide variety of fresh baked goods including pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins. They must maintain high food quality standards while working efficiently within a dynamic team environment.
Job Description
**PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE**
**MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**
- Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year.
- Free meal provided during each shift worked as well as generous food & retail discounts provided too.
- Health benefits For full- time employees to support health & wellness (we also offer pet insurance for your 4-legged family members).
- Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking Kneaders has many career development paths available.
- Hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn tips on each shift
If this sparks your interest, read below to learn about the person Kneaders is currently looking for.
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is currently looking for a talented Pastry Chef who is as passionate about food quality, customer service, 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, & 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.
- 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 & 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 at EARLY. You need to be an early bird!
A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe need to be qualified with:
- 1+ years of large- scale baking/pastry experience with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries (this is preferred, not required!)
- Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards.
- Formal baking/pastry education is a bonus; however, it is not a requirement for this position.
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!
Some 25+ years ago Gary and Colleen Worthington began their journey together to learn and perfect the art of baking artisan European breads. After many hours working in the kitchen they finally opened their first bakery in Orem, Utah during the fall of 1997. We know this successful bakery today as Kneaders. Kneaders has become a local favorite due to its high-quality food and home-like atmosphere.
Our recipes are tried and true, perfected over the years, and specifically hand-crafted for the home baker. We want you to experience Kneaders in your own home, so we’ve included some of our award-winning recipes, such as, Rosemary Focaccia Bread, Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Artichoke Portobello Soup, and Raspberry Bread Pudding. With over 180 delicious recipes, you'll find a wide array of our favorite sandwiches, soups, breads, cakes, pastries, pies, and much more from our bakery.
From our kitchen to yours, we are thrilled you are a part of our family.
Founded
1997
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Orem, UT
Some 25+ years ago Gary and Colleen Worthington began their journey together to learn and perfect the art of baking artisan European breads. After many hours working in the kitchen they finally opened their first bakery in Orem, Utah during the fall of 1997. We know this successful bakery today as Kneaders. Kneaders has become a local favorite due to its high-quality food and home-like atmosphere.
Our recipes are tried and true, perfected over the years, and specifically hand-crafted for the home baker. We want you to experience Kneaders in your own home, so we’ve included some of our award-winning recipes, such as, Rosemary Focaccia Bread, Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Artichoke Portobello Soup, and Raspberry Bread Pudding. With over 180 delicious recipes, you'll find a wide array of our favorite sandwiches, soups, breads, cakes, pastries, pies, and much more from our bakery.
From our kitchen to yours, we are thrilled you are a part of our family.
Founded
1997
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Orem, UT
