What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cake Decorator position at Minooka Pastry Shop?
Cake Decorator
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and creative Cake Decorator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for following designs and decorating cakes and pastries that exceed customer expectations for quality and appearance. You will work closely with our decorating staff and customers to bring creative visions to life for various occasions, including birthdays, bridal and baby showers and anniversaries. This flexible schedule of 32 per hours a week is part-time position, with the potential to transition into a full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Decoration: Apply creative techniques such as piping, sculpting, airbrushing to decorate cakes and pastries.
- Preparation: Prepare various icings, fillings, and frostings (e.g., buttercream, ganache, royal icing) according to standard recipes and client preferences.
- Quality Control: Ensure all products meet established standards for freshness, taste, and visual appeal.
- Maintenance & Sanitation: Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace, following all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of products and ingredients, and bakery supplies reporting needs to management as required.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of color theory for blending buttercream and coordinating palettes.
- Basic math skills for recipe conversions and budget calculations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Availability: Flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and early mornings
Compensation & Perks
- Starting pay: $14 – $17 per hour (based on experience)
- Employee discounts
- End-of-year bonus opportunities
- Customer-initiated tips
- Pleasant family-friendly work environment
How to Apply
We encourage applicants to apply in person to learn more about our bakery and meet our team. Online applications are also accepted and may lead to a preliminary in-person interview. Application Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends?
- Do you have a car?
- Can you lift up to 50 pounds?
- Do you have food service experience?
- Are you comfortable working in a loud production environment?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires multi-tasking and staying productive during busy periods?
- Do you have an artistic background (i.e. art related field or schooling?)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17