Cake Decorator

Homegrown Hospitality Group•Columbia, SC

28d•$13 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe is now hiring an Experienced Cake Decorator. The Homegrown Hospitality Group is looking for an Experienced Cake Decorator to prepare a variety of desserts. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele. The Homegrown Hospitality Group consists of 9 different business concepts and over 15 locations located throughout South Carolina in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach. Multiple concepts, multiple locations, one big family!

Requirements

Proven cake decorating skills, including frosting, piping, and fondant work.
Ability to follow instructions and execute designs accurately.
Strong attention to detail and artistic flair.
Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in cake decorating or pastry arts.
Portfolio demonstrating cake decorating skills.
Experience working in a bakery or commercial kitchen.
Experience with advanced decorating techniques (e.g., airbrushing, sugar work).

Responsibilities

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, milkshakes etc. following traditional and modern recipes
Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers and ensures the knowledge of the team on these recipes
Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
Oversees the cleanliness, labeling, temperature holding of all product in house per DHEC standards and works to coach and develop their team in the same areas
Teamwork with coworkers, adding to a culture of fun, and attendance of staff meetings
Works directly with the General Manager of the restaurant to execute all upcoming events, special requests, and general business needs
Coordinates the schedules of the back of house bakers and pastry chef