Mini Pastry

Simmas Ovens Bakery Corp•Wauwatosa, WI

11d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Simma's Bakery is hiring a full-time pastry baker to handle mini pastry and cupcake orders, write on cakes, and check out wedding deliveries. The role also assists with assembling and icing cheesecakes and may assist with assembling and icing sponge cakes. The bakery seeks someone excited about the career and willing to work the hours needed to meet demand for cakes, cheesecakes, and mini pastries. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until the day's work is finished. Saturdays are typically a half day, scheduled in the morning, midday, or afternoon. Some weeks have heavier workloads and may require staying later than the normal end time. Saturday and holiday availability is required. Compensation is $18–$20, depending on skills and experience. Benefits listed include matching 401(k), employee discounts, health, dental, and vision coverage, and paid time off after one year of employment. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and photos showing examples of pastry work, piping skills, and other decorating work.

Requirements

Proven baking and piping experience.
Either 5+ years of experience decorating pastries and cupcakes, or 2+ years of experience and a recent culinary degree; applicants who do not meet these minimums may explain their relevant skills in their cover letter.
Piping and icing experience.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and artistic ability in design and presentation.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced bakery while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to take direction from managers and willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
Willingness to stay until work is finished, including later hours during heavier-workload weeks.
Availability to work Saturdays and holidays.

Responsibilities

Track weekly orders and follow the weekly production guide to ensure pastries are ready for customers.
Bake all mini pastries.
Use piping techniques to write on cakes and decorate pastries and cupcakes consistently to a high standard.
Check out wedding drivers to ensure all products are ready for delivery.
Assemble and ice cheesecakes.
Learn to assemble and ice sponge cakes and potentially assist with this duty.
Communicate ordering needs to managers and supporting crew members.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and comply with food-handling regulations.
Monitor supplies to assist with inventory management.