Head Pastry Chef
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Job overview
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is hiring a Head Pastry Chef. Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is seeking a talented full-time Head Pastry Chef in Orem, UT. This role involves leading a dynamic team to create a unique menu of over 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins using honest, whole ingredients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong kitchen abilities, leadership, and attention to detail, while also being flexible and able to work early morning shifts.
Key focus areas include Lead a dynamic team to offer a unique menu selection, Create one-of-a-kind pastries and baked goods, and Lift large amounts of dough, flour, and other supplies.
Successful candidates bring Morning/Daytime Availability, Lift 50 Lbs. Or More, and Stand, Lift, And Mix. Important skills include Food Quality, Customer Service, Community, Following Recipes, Attention To Details, and Work Through Change.
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Full job description
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, North State Street, Orem, UT, USA | Orem Utah Kneaders Bakery & Cafe | Hourly | 16-18 per hour Depending on experience and availability | Full Time
| Medical, dental, vision health insurance options for full-time employees; wellness benefits including EAP and pet insurance for all full & part time employees.
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
MUST HAVE MORNING/DAYTIME AVAILABILITY
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Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year
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Health benefits to support health & wellness for full-time employees (we also offer pet insurance for your 4-legged family members)
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Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking... Kneaders has many career development paths available
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Competitive hourly wage
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 full-time Head 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 lead 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:
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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 & the ability to stand, lift, and mix is what our Pastry Chefs do every day
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The ability to work through change & be able to be flexible all while keeping a close eye on what's cooking!
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A love of rising before the sun comes up - all Pastry Chef shifts start as early as 4am (and sometimes earlier!) throughout the year. You need to be an early bird!
A successful Pastry Chef at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe need to be qualified with:
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1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience, with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries
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Leadership experience - either in a retail or food capacity
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Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
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Experience with inventory/ordering
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Formal culinary education is a bonus!
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!
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