Pastry Cook (Overnight) (Harbor East)

Kneads Bakeshop is a beloved artisan bakery located in Baltimore, known for blending traditional H&S Bakery heritage with contemporary artisan craft. From humble beginnings, Kneads has evolved into a cornerstone of the local community, offering not just baked goods but a full sensory experience where customers can see, touch, and taste the finest artisan pastries and breads. The bakeshop prides itself on being a warm and welcoming space where creativity is encouraged and Baltimore feels like a family. Whether patrons stop by for a quick coffee or a relaxed meeting with colleagues, Kneads Bakeshop aims to provide comfort, quality, and a memorable experience at every visit.

The Pastry Cook position is an overnight role within the Retail Operations department, reporting directly to the Executive Pastry Chef. The salary range for this position is between $15 and $21 per hour. The role demands a passionate and skilled individual focused on delivering exceptional pastry creations that enhance the guest experience and uphold the bakery’s standards of quality and creativity. The Pastry Cook is responsible for organizing and managing the pastry section of the kitchen, ensuring a clean, efficient, and successful work environment.

Key responsibilities include preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen equipment, and creating new recipes for seasonal menus, reflecting innovation and a love for the art of pastry making. The Pastry Cook will also maintain inventory levels of baking ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen operations and compliance with safety and health regulations. An essential aspect of the role is the training and supervision of new team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, often standing, walking, bending, and squatting for up to eight hours per shift. The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, enjoying guest and team member engagement, and be flexible with scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds is also required.

At Kneads Bakeshop, team members are valued through competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering long-term growth and employee well-being. Employees receive access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and parking facilities. Kneads Bakeshop is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices that do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, and other protected categories.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled pastry professional eager to be part of a close-knit bakery environment that marries tradition with modern culinary artistry. Candidates looking to contribute to a dynamic team while developing their craft in a supportive space will find a fulfilling career at Kneads Bakeshop.