What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cake Decorator/baker position at SusieCakes?
Starting at $19 tips ( est. $2-$3 an hour)
Full time- 40 hours a week
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.
The pastry baker lead assists in the culinary operations by leading the teams with managing the production schedule, supporting & developing the culinary teams, and inspiring a fun work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members
- 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.
- Lead team in production of custom baked goods. Develop and trains skills in mixing, baking, building, decorating and inscribing products
- Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion
- Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards
- Operations focused: Operate and maintain bakery equipment, manage product inventory levels, and guest orders. Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales
BENEFITS & PERSK:
- Flexible work schedule
- Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
- Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
- Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Years 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!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment
- Ability to work in multiple Regional and/or Market locations
- 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
EDUCATION:
- Culinary degree preferred
- High school diploma or GED
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English
OTHER:
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
Salary : $19 - $0
