Cake Decorator/Pastry Baker

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

Shifts vary 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, we’re happy to work with you to find the best fit.

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, and vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return-to-work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous discounts on all our delicious desserts

Responsibilities

• Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request
• Maintain SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product
• Execute 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 cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.
• Mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner
• 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 required food safety code standards
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.
• Perform dishwashing duties as needed, including cleaning and storing bakery pots, pans, utensils, and dishes by hand or using dishwashing equipment
• Assist guest service team with guests as needed

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

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English for safety purposes