Cake Decorator

Flour Bakery + Cafe•Boston, MA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Flour Bakery + Cafe is seeking a production baker with a cake decorating focus for its state-of-the-art Big Kitchen in the Seaport. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work every station for a well-rounded perspective on pastry operations. The role involves decorating a high volume of various cake types daily, working with buttercream and ganache, reading order slips for details, and assisting with product management. The position offers potential for growth within the company and cross-training opportunities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional baking experience required.
Enjoy a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Driven and have self-motivation.
An eye for detail.
Strong work ethic, well-organized, and positive attitude.
Extremely enthusiastic about pastry and working as part of a team.
Open availability to work, including weekends and holidays.
A year commitment for this position.

Nice To Haves

Cross-training on additional projects as desired and accommodated.

Responsibilities

Decorating large volumes of 5-6 different cake types daily (carrot cakes, vanilla birthday cake, triple chocolate mousse cakes, midnight chocolate cakes, coconut cakes, boston cream pies plus any seasonal specials).
Proficiency with both buttercream and ganache decorating.
Reading order slips for allergen details and ensuring all orders are completed.
Consolidating product and practicing FIFO (First-In, First-Out) as items are used.
Assisting with putting away finished product.
Lifting/pushing carts or speed racks of up to 50lbs in weight.
Maintaining proper communication with managers and team members.
Maintaining organization and sanitation standards of the kitchen.
Ensuring station and work areas are clean, tidy, and properly set up before leaving.