Assistant Pastry Chef at Kneaders Colorado Springs, CO

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is a well-established bakery and cafe chain known for its commitment to quality food, community engagement, and exceptional customer service. With multiple locations, including Colorado Springs, CO, Kneaders offers a welcoming environment where both employees and customers can enjoy a unique menu featuring a variety of fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made from honest, whole ingredients. Kneaders is recognized for its strong workplace culture that values work-life balance, evidenced by closing all its locations every Sunday as well as on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. This approach reflects a genuine care for the well-being of its team members, alongside enticing career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership, retail management, and specialty baking and pastry skills. Employees benefit from competitive wages and, for full-time roles, access to health benefits and even pet insurance, highlighting the company’s family-oriented philosophy.

Kneaders is currently seeking a Part-Time Pastry Chef to join its Colorado Springs team. This role is ideal for a dedicated individual with a passion for baking and pastry arts who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Pastry Chef at Kneaders, you will play a vital part in preparing over 40 varieties of baked goods daily, ensuring each item meets their high standards of freshness and quality. Early morning starts are a key feature of this position, with shifts typically beginning around 4:30 am, making it essential for candidates to be early risers. The job demands physical strength and stamina since handling heavy dough and ingredients—often 50 lbs or more—is part of the daily routine.

The role involves meticulous attention to detail, from following precise recipes to creatively decorating pastries to perfection. Flexibility and adaptability are also critical, as kitchen operations can change rapidly. Kneaders values team members who can maintain composure and efficiency while delivering excellent baked products that align with local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations. Whether you have formal baking education or learned through hands-on kitchen experience, joining Kneaders as a Pastry Chef offers a rewarding path with room for professional development in the culinary arts. If you are eager to rise with the sun and craft delicious pastries that delight customers, Kneaders invites you to apply and become a valued part of their bakery family.