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Job Title


Head Pastry Chef


Company : Kneaders Bakery & Cafe


Location : Mesa, AZ


Created : 2025-12-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ, USA Mesa Signal Butte Arizona Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Hourly 17-19 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. This Position is for the Mesa Signal Butte location: 1142 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208 FULL-TIME POSITIONS 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 + Health benefits to support health & wellness for full-time employees (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 + 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: + 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 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: + 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience, with experience in working quickly to decorate amazing pastries + Leadership experience - either in a retail or food capacity + Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards + Experience with inventory/ordering + 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