Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator Job Position: Cake Decorator Location: The Carriage House Reports: Executive Pastry Chef Status: Full Time & Part Time: Weekdays, weekends as needed (one weekend day a week required, depends on business needs) Pay based on experience and knowledge Age: 18 & UP Summary: Luscious & Sweet Bakery is seeking a talented and creative Cake Decorator to join our team. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, strong decorating skills, and experience creating specialty and wedding cakes. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, artistic, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment. Duties: Accurately scale and mix fillings and icings. Prepare and bake cakes, pastries, and other baked goods according to bakery recipes and standards Decorate cakes with buttercream, fondant, and other techniques Design and decorate specialty cakes, including wedding cakes and custom orders Maintain a clean and organized workstation in accordance with food safety standards Assist with ingredient preparation and inventory when needed Ensure product quality and consistency in all baked items Follow custom orders and design specifications accurately (weddings, birthdays, special events, etc.) Deliver finished products for the bakery, sister property Any other tasks assigned by management Qualifications: 12 years of experience in baking and cake decorating (at commercial bakery settings preferred) Experience creating wedding cakes preferred Proficiency in buttercream, royal icing, fondant and specialized piping techniques (flowers, boarders) Understanding of cake stability, filling preparation and icing consistency Understanding FIFO method is crucial Strong fine art and design skills Attention to details Portfolio demonstrating your previous work Basic math skills to calculate recipes, scale ingredients, and manage inventory Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to work independently, efficiently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Must have Driver's License- Driving pastries to Luscious & Sweet Bakery Benefits: Full-time employees are entitled to only medical health insurance and IRA. Part- Time employees are entitled to NJ Sick- 40 hours. Can utilize after the waiting period, 120 days after employment begins.