Millhouse by Moonraker Brewing Co. is looking to hire a Pastry Chef to join our team!

We are seeking an attentive, creative, and engaged individual to lead and support our pastry and bakery program. This role is focused on developing and executing a consistent, high-quality offering for both our coffee service and taproom dessert menu. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and passionate about both classic and innovative pastry work.

This position works closely with the Executive Chef and BOH leadership to build, maintain, and evolve our dessert and bakery offerings across multiple service channels, including daily service, seasonal specials, and catering.

We strive to offer a positive environment, strong team culture, equal opportunity, and growth within the company. BOH and FOH work collaboratively to create a fun, supportive, and high-performing workplace. Our mission is to operate at a high level, support one another, and create opportunities for growth.

We are located at 3501 Robin Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Our fully appointed kitchen features a state-of-the-art pizza oven and open floor plan, with views of our 9,000 sq. ft. beer garden. It’s important to us that our team enjoys coming to work and takes pride in serving our community.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute all pastry and baked goods production for coffee and taproom service
Develop and maintain a consistent bakery program (pastries, breakfast items, breads, etc.)
Produce plated and grab-and-go desserts for taproom service
Collaborate on seasonal menus, specials, and catering desserts
Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
Manage prep schedules, production timelines, and par levels
Ensure proper food safety handling and sanitation practices
Maintain cleanliness and organization of BOH, including pastry station(s)
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and deep cleaning protocols
Inventory management, ordering, and proper product rotation
Accurately measure, scale, and follow recipes
Assist with broader kitchen operations as needed during service
Occasionally engage with guests during service or special events

Qualifications

Must have a California Food Handler certification
Previous experience in pastry, baking, or dessert production required
Strong understanding of baking fundamentals (doughs, batters, laminations, etc.)
High attention to detail, organization, and consistency
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Passion for creativity and continuous improvement
Ability to follow recipes and also contribute to recipe development
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to stand for extended periods (3–8 hours)
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Experience with coffee program pairing or café-style offerings is a plus
Knowledge and/or passion for the brewing industry is a plus

Compensation & Details

The starting pay for this position is negotiable depending on experience. This is a tipped position based on food sales. We are hiring for part-time or full-time roles. Benefits are available for full-time employees.

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