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Early Morning Pastry Baker

SusieCakes Bakery
Lafayette, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
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.

Scheduling Details by Role

  • Morning Bake/ AM Bake: Shifts may begin as early as 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM
  • Pastry Bakery / Cake Decorator: Shifts may begin as early as 5:00 AM

If you have specific scheduling needs or questions, please connect directly with the hiring manager. We're happy to work with you to find the best fit!

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
  • Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
  • Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
  • Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!

Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests’ request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Execution of custom cake orders with creative and complex decorating requests. Cleaning and storing of all bakery pots, pans, utensils and dishes either by hand or utilizing dishwashing equipment. Perform culinary food preparation and other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.
  • Mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)
  • Restock, monitor and advise MOD of product inventory levels
  • Perform shifts, fulfill orders and complete production as scheduled
  • Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards
  • Operate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.
  • Perform dishwasher duties as needed
  • Assist guest service team with guests as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year of previous culinary experience, pastry/baking experience strongly preferred
  • Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in multiple regional locations
  • Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
  • 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 for safety purposes

OTHER:

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

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