Bread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator - Flushing, NY
About The Position
85°C Bakery Cafe is hiring team members to produce and prepare fresh breads, decorated cakes, and other bakery products. Depending on the assigned role, employees prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, separate, organize, package, and prepare products for sale or distribution while following company recipes, specifications, and quality standards. The work takes place in a fast-paced bakery environment and emphasizes food safety, consistency, teamwork, and product quality. The position includes maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace; operating, cleaning, and maintaining bakery equipment; meeting production schedules; assisting with inventory rotation and quality control; and supporting other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require. The company describes opportunities for career growth and provides comprehensive training and development. This is an entry-level role in Flushing, New York, with a listed hourly pay rate of $18.50. The posting lists the position type as full-time/part-time and states that weekend availability is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
- Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification where required.
- Part-time employees must be available to work at least 20 hours per week; full-time employees must be available to work 32 hours per week.
- Weekend availability is required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; perform repetitive hand and wrist movements; bend, reach, kneel, and squat frequently; and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around hot ovens and bakery equipment and in temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.
Nice To Haves
- Early morning availability.
- Holiday availability.
- Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to the assigned role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
- Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products following established production procedures.
- Decorate cakes with precision and maintain presentation and consistency standards when assigned as a Cake Decorator.
- Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale when assigned as a Separator.
- Monitor product quality throughout production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
- Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment properly.
- Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
- Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
- Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
- Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Free meal during scheduled shifts.
- 20% employee discount while off duty.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Accelerated career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and development.
- Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
