Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders • Parker, CO

4d

About The Position

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a full-time Head Pastry Chef to lead a team producing a menu of more than 40 fresh-baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with whole ingredients. The role requires morning and daytime availability, with shifts starting as early as 4 a.m. and sometimes earlier. The chef is expected to maintain food quality and customer service while working flexibly in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of large-scale baking or pastry experience, including experience working quickly to decorate pastries.
• Leadership experience in a retail or food-service capacity.
• Ability to lift dough, flour, and other supplies weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift, with limited opportunities to sit.
• Ability to adapt to change and work flexibly.
• Availability for early morning shifts, which start as early as 4 a.m. and sometimes earlier.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team preparing and baking pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
• Follow recipes and pay close attention to detail when creating baked goods.
• Work quickly to decorate pastries.
• Monitor inventory and place orders.
• Attend to compliance with local, state, and federal food-handler and sanitation regulations.

Benefits

• Health benefits for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Work-life balance: locations are closed every Sunday and on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed