What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cake/cookie decorator position at Pastry Parlor?
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Cake and Cookie Decorator to bring creative visions to life through beautifully crafted baked goods. In this role, you will be responsible for decorating cakes and cookies with precision, artistry, and consistency, ensuring each product meets high standards of quality and presentation. Your enthusiasm for culinary arts and dedication to food safety will help delight our customers and elevate our bakery offerings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your pastry skills in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Duties
- Decorate cakes, cookies, and baked goods with intricate designs, icing, fondant, and edible decorations to meet customer specifications and seasonal themes
- Prepare doughs, icings, fillings, and other pastry components following established recipes and food safety standards
- Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, piping tools, and decorating tools efficiently and safely
- Package finished products carefully to ensure freshness and presentation quality for retail display or catering events
- Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food handling regulations, sanitation procedures, and organizational standards
- Assist in food preparation tasks including baking, portioning dough, and assembling baked goods for high-volume production
- Follow recipe instructions precisely to ensure consistency across all decorated items while managing multiple orders simultaneously
Qualifications
- Prior experience in cake decorating, pastry preparation, or food production within a bakery or catering environment is highly preferred
- Strong knife skills and proficiency in dough preparation are essential for quality baked goods
- Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures is required
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent attention to detail with a creative eye for design and presentation
- Basic math skills for measurements, portioning, and inventory management
- Customer service orientation with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- High-volume production experience is advantageous for managing large orders effectively
- Culinary experience including baking techniques, recipe adherence, and cake/cookie decoration skills is highly valued
Join us in creating delightful baked treats that bring joy to our customers! This role offers an engaging environment where your culinary talents can shine while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15