Cake Decorator/Pastry Baker

About the role

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.

Schedule

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, including cleaning and storing of all bakery pots, pans, utensils, and dishes either by hand or utilizing dishwashing equipment.
• Assist guest service team with guests as needed.
• Perform culinary food preparation and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English for safety purposes.

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 (e.g., buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s) batter, cookie dough, and other recipes as assigned).

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Benefits

• 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!