Artisan Cake Designer - Precision Decor in Fast-Paced Bakery

Outpost; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Outpost Bakery in Milwaukee seeks a Cake Decorator to support the Bakery Department. This PT/FT union role reports to the Bakery Manager and involves high-quality cake decorating, sanitation, and timely production.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, maintain clean workspaces, help with customer service, and participate in department meetings. Minimum 1 year decorating experience required; ability to lift up to 60 lbs; regular attendance essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cake decorating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to sanitation and production guidelines.
• Proficiency in math.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and work under time pressures.
• Ability to follow through on systems, procedures, and policies.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
• Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service.
• Perform advanced baking procedures and extensive cake decorating.
• Complete tasks on the daily production schedule in a timely manner.
• Practice safety and sanitation procedures for food handling.
• Follow recipes accurately and production guidelines.
• Keep workspace neat and sanitary; clean commissary at shift end.
• Follow storage and labeling procedures.
• Follow safety guidelines for lifting, knife handling, equipment operation.
• Handle customer questions and complaints.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Perform duties of bakery clerk, production/prep, and production clerk.

Skills

Cake decorating

Sanitation compliance

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Procedural adherence

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Attendance

Reading instructions

Accuracy

Fast-paced environment

Adaptability

Job description

Outpost Bakery in Milwaukee seeks a Cake Decorator to support the Bakery Department. This PT/FT union role reports to the Bakery Manager and involves high-quality cake decorating, sanitation, and timely production.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, maintain clean workspaces, help with customer service, and participate in department meetings. Minimum 1 year decorating experience required; ability to lift up to 60 lbs; regular attendance essential.