Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year. Health benefits 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 & the ability to stand, lift, and mix is what our Pastry Chefs do every day. * 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 4 am (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: * 1+ years of large- scale baking/pastry experience with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries * Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards. * Experience with inventory/ordering * 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!