Cake Decorator
Paris Baguette North America · Bethesda, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About Us
Paris Baguette is a globally recognized French-inspired bakery café known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and beautifully crafted cakes. With hundreds of locations worldwide, we have built a loyal following of customers who love our commitment to quality, artistry, and warm hospitality. Our team members thrive in a creative and supportive environment where a passion for baking is celebrated every single day.
Schedule
Available shift is from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Responsibilities
Tier 1: Cake Decorator I - Finisher
- Ice and finish standard cakes per the company recipe
- Apply pre-made decorations (fruit, chocolate plaques, standard piping)
- Maintain cake case display — replenish, rotate, label
- Box and label cakes for whole-cake sales and pre-orders
- Clean and sanitize decorating station and tools
- Stock raw materials (fondant, fruit, cream)
Tier 2: Cake Decorator II — Custom
- Execute custom cake orders — lettering, character drawings, color matching
- Handle pre-order pipeline for birthdays, weddings, corporate orders
- Train and quality-check Cake Decorator I work
- Communicate with customers for custom design clarification (phone/in-person)
- Track cake PAR and waste
- Backup for cake case stocking and FOH display merchandising
Qualifications
Tier 1: Cake Decorator I - Finisher
- 0–1 year cake decorating or related food prep experience
- Steady hands, eye for visual symmetry
- Food Handler Certification (or within 30 days)
- Ability to follow precise visual specifications
- Basic English literacy for spec sheets and labels
- Comfortable on feet 7+ hours
Tier 2: Cake Decorator II — Custom
- 1–3 years cake decorating experience
- Portfolio of custom cake work (photo evidence)
- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Strong English for customer interaction
- Familiarity with seasonal/holiday cake programs
Cake decorating experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Language: English (Preferred)