Cake Decorator/Baker
Small bakery looking for a part time cake decorator and baker. Responsibilities include creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll use your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring that every detail is just right.
Job Responsibilities
Assemble, fill, and finish/decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items.
Build, ice, and decorate cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures to meet business demand. Complete production and spoilage records according to standard procedures, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product.
Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers. Monitor product quality for freshness and ensure proper product rotation within the display case, following standard procedures.
Create special order cake designs based on customer preferences.
Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accuracy of signage and pricing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skill Requirements
Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills, including intermediate piping techniques and the ability to create decorative flowers and borders.
Understand color theory as it pertains to blending buttercream colors and coordinating complementing palettes.
Ability to apply proper technique when using all icings, including Swiss Buttercream, American Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese Icing
Ability to follow recipes, directions, and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Experience
Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.