Baker/cake decorator job description

Starting at $14+ tips ( est. $2-$3 an hour)

Full time- 40 hours a week role

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests, and our community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the “hospitality gene.” They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

The pastry baker assists in the culinary operations by managing and producing of all the baked goods along side other culinary team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes
• Mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Flexible work schedule
• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA · Paid Sick Time
• Referral Program
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous 50% discount on all our delicious desserts!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of previous culinary experience, pastry/baking experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)
• Must have reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Culinary degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

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• Must be 18 and over to apply
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work overnight shift; between 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. start time
• Availability for weekends and holidays

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

Our certified Bakers and Cake Decorators are true masters of their crafts. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about baking quality and creating delicious desserts!

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Baker

• Responsible for frying donuts, placing toppings, and decorating on needed pastries and bread
• General Oven Duties (Checking dough conditioner)
• Preparing needed materials and ingredients
• Responsible for scaling and shaping of all breads, loaves, and pastries
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station and kitchen
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of bread production
• Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner
• Complete various reports for records such as production, usage, and waste

Cake Team Member

• Responsible for scaling, decorating and producing of Desserts, Pastries and Cakes
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production
• Knowledge of recipes and procedures of production
• Ensure cake display is presentable for internal and external customers
• Make creams and sauces for cakes and pastries

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program, preferred!
• Relevant experience preferred!
• Food Handler’s Certificate, preferred!
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture

SWEET BENEFITS

• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Discounted meals during your shift
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for full time employees