Head Pastry Chef

Kneaders•Parker, CO

5d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is hiring 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 calls for a passion for food quality, customer service, and community, along with the ability to follow recipes, attend to details, and create pastries and baked goods. The position requires morning and daytime availability; shifts start as early as 4 a.m., and sometimes earlier. Kneaders locations are closed every Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Requirements

At least 1 year of large-scale baking or pastry experience, including experience working quickly to decorate pastries.
Leadership experience in retail or food service.
Attentiveness to local, state, and federal food-handler and sanitation standards.
Experience with inventory and ordering.
At least 18 years of age.
Morning/daytime availability, including shifts starting as early as 4 a.m. or earlier.
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 perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary education.

Responsibilities

Lead a team producing pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins.
Follow recipes and pay close attention to detail when preparing and decorating baked goods.
Work flexibly through changes while monitoring baking and kitchen activity.
Comply with local, state, and federal food-handler and sanitation regulations.
Handle inventory and ordering.