Responsibilities:

• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before and after use 

• Weigh the flour and other ingredients to prepare the dough 

• Decorating cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream,   fondant, and edible toppings, like flowers

• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and fruits)

• Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, scones, and cookies

• Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops)

• Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Requirements:

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role

• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters

• Understanding of food safety practices

• Experience with cake decoration techniques

• Excellent time-management skills

• Must be able to multi-task

• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work early morning shifts and weekends

• May be required to work additional hours to meet deadlines for parties and cake order demand

• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

• Must be able to engage in conversation with customers to understand customer needs.

• Certification from a culinary school is a plus

• Willing to make deliveries on occasion 

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Must have reliable transportation

• High School or GED