Baker / Decorator – Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery, Jacksonville, FL

NOW HIRING - MUST LOVE CUPCAKES, BAKING AND PEOPLE!!!!

Our ideal candidate is a Professional who is passionate about creating beautifully aesthetic work. Must be a team player, open to training, learn quickly, and enjoy a fast paced work environment.

The Baker & Decorator will be responsible for baking, creating and decorating baked goods, cleaning, and managing inventory and products. They will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and communicating effectively with team members.

Standard weekly hours: 20-25 hours a week with 2 days or more off. Work hours can vary based on orders and set up and delivery at events.

Key Responsibilities

PRODUCTION

CUPCAKES

• Bake and decorate hundreds of cupcakes daily, cakes, other sweet treats as assigned within the time frame allotted
• Decorate cupcakes to our Smallcakes specification, ensure quality control and fulfill special orders accurately
• Execute recipes precisely and perform basic math functions needed to follow franchise recipes

CAKES

• We will train you on Smallcakes décor and design
• Decorate shop cakes, specialty, wedding and custom order cakes
• Use decorating skills to produce impeccably decorated cakes.
• Deliver and set up wedding and special order cakes

SPECIAL & CUSTOM ORDERS

• Work with customers to accurately capture details and define décor for cake and cupcake orders, and confirm details with customer
• Exhibit expertise in our menu and be able to answer customer questions and assist in taking special orders
• Plan baking and décor schedule appropriately to accurately and efficiently produce special and custom orders
• Exhibits pride, artistic ability, creativity and exceptional attention to detail to produce meticulous work that reflects highest standards of quality and creativity
• Deliver and set-up orders to customer venues, as required

KITCHEN MANGEMENT

• Maintain the highest level of kitchen cleanliness and organization, including sanitizing work areas, maintaining clean ovens and baking areas.
• Assist with inventory
• Receive supplies from delivery trucks and put supplies away
• Date and rotate received supplies as per guidelines from the health department
• Follows Company policies and procedures for preparing, handling, packaging, labeling, and storing food, operating and sanitizing food-related equipment, stocking and displaying food products, and maintaining and cleaning.

TEAM

• Work effectively with team and represent brand with respect
• Guide, train, and delegate work to other team members
• Communicate with front of the house to ensure sufficient par levels of baked goods
• Work front counter as needed

GENERAL

• Performs inventory checks
• Assist management in accomplishing company duties, communicating goals and feedback, teaching, training, and ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Assist with marketing and community service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applicants must be able to:

• Be punctual and flexible
• Be tidy and neat in appearance
• Adhere to business policies and procedures
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a calm and positive attitude
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with other team members and leadership
• Demonstrate passion for baking/decorating with a desire to learn techniques
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and work meticulously
• Show self-motivation, energy, and have a positive demeanor
• Grow and learn with the team
• Perform physical requirements of position
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation repetitively
• Safely handle environmental exposure to extreme temperature (refrigerator, ovens, freezer)
• Work mornings, days, Holidays, and weekends, if needed
• Respond to work request from others, as needed
• Follow and comply with established procedures including weight and measures, and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures
• When needed, make sure customers receive and experience exemplary customer service
• Cross train in front of the house to help during busy times or work independently
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Have or obtain food handlers certification

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be able to work independently with little to no direction
• Friendly, pleasant, and outgoing personality
• Excellent verbal skills
• Able to problem solve as issues arise

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Opportunities for advancement

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any professional cupcake or cake decorating experience?
• Do you have any professional baking experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person