Cake Decorator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of various decorating techniques and materials (e.g., fondant, royal icing, buttercream).
• Understanding of baking techniques, cake structure, and ingredient compatibility.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
• Familiarity with different types of bakery products, ingredients, and recipes.
• Artistic ability to design and execute intricate cake decorations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of baked goods.
• Efficiently managing time to complete baking tasks and meet production schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as decorating, customer service, and cleaning.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in the bakery environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Performing repetitive motions, such as kneading dough, mixing ingredients, and operating bakery machinery.
• Regularly bend, stoop, and reach to access ingredients, place items in ovens, and retrieve baked goods from shelves.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as decorating pastries, slicing bread, and packaging products.
• Working in a hot environment due to ovens and other baking equipment. Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely.
• Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of baked goods, read labels and recipes, and operate machinery safely.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a cake decorator or in a similar role.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• A culinary school diploma or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cake bases, frostings, and fillings according to established recipes and guidelines.
• Decorate cakes using piping, fondant sculpting, and icing to achieve desired designs and themes.
• Create intricate decorations using various tools and equipment, including piping bags, spatulas, stencils, and molds.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their specific cake design requests and provide recommendations based on their preferences and budget.
• Use food coloring, edible paints, and other decorative elements to enhance the visual appeal of cakes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, including proper storage and handling of decorating supplies and ingredients.
• Coordinate with the bakery lead to determine baking priorities and production schedules.
• Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic baking environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• excellent health benefits
• enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year
• career advancement opportunities
• paid vacation and sick leave
• competitive wages
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program