Baker

Carlo's Bakery; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlo's Bakery is seeking a Baker/Cake Decorating Instructor to bake and decorate daily products and to teach cake decorating classes on scheduled days. You will produce our entire line of baked goods, ensure quality, and decorate to Carlo’s standards.

The role requires 2+ years in baking/decorating or a culinary program, with classroom instruction experience and basic computer skills. You will support customer service and maintain sanitation practices in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years baking/decorating experience or a culinary program degree.
• Experience instructing cake decorating classes.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Produce our baked goods line including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and biscotti.
• Follow recipes, maintain quality and prep procedures for products.
• Decorate cakes according to Carlo’s Bakery standards.
• Maintain pace with store and customer flow.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist guests.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Greet and assist guests, promoting the company image.
• Guide front-of-house staff on product questions and selections.
• Enter specialty cake sales information into Salesforce.
• Perform other duties as directed by a manager.

Skills

Baking/Decorating

Cake decorating instruction

Computer skills

Education

Culinary Program Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Baker/Cake Decorating Instructor roleis responsible forthe baking and decorating everyday products sold at the bakery as well as instructing cake decorating classes on scheduled days

Responsibilities

• Produce our entire line of baked goods: quality cakes, cupcakes, cookies,biscottiand any other production items as delegated by a manager

• Ensure exceptional product by following recipes, understanding prep procedures, andmaintainingraw materials quality

• Make sure our baked goods are baked and decorated according to Carlo’s Bakery product standards

• Keep up with pace of store and customer flow

• Avoid overproduction during slow business weeks

• Rotate product in freezer/walk-in using FIFO method

• Understand proper use of all equipment: ovens, mixers, sheeters, scales, walk-in, and freezer

• Maintain a clean production area

• Clean and sanitize all equipment, work areas,containersand utensils

• Be quick,accurateand organized

• Respect your customers’ and co-workers’ space and time

• Prepare special orders to ensure customer specifications are met

• Make sure customersreceive exceptional customer service at all times

• Ensure operations arein accordance withfood safety and sanitation standards

• Greet, assist, provide efficient service and thank guests in a prompt, courteous,friendlyand business-like manner in order to promote the company image as a service-oriented operation

• Guide FOH staff on product questions andoffer assistancein finding or suggesting product selection to customers

• Take specialty cake orders as requested by customers (e.g., special occasion cakes, party platters, etc.)

• Enter all specialty cake sales information into Salesforce

• Perform other duties as directed by a manager

Qualifications

• 2+ years Baking/Decorating experience or a Culinary Program Degree

• Experience instructing cake decorating classes

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

• Ability to work well in a busy environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (8+ hours a day)

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays (according to customer demand)

• Food Protection Certification holder or willing to obtain certification within30 daysof employment