Baker

Carlo's Bakery, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Friendly work environment

Growth with internationally recognized

Hands-on bakery experience

Job summary

Carlo's Bakery in New York is seeking a dedicated Baker/Cake Decorating Instructor to bake our daily line of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and biscotti, while also teaching cake decorating classes on scheduled days to enthusiastic learners.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of baking/decorating experience or a culinary program degree, can instruct classes, is comfortable using Microsoft Office, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while upholding food safety and product quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce baked goods including cakes, cupcakes and cookies per production standards.
• Instruct cake decorating classes on scheduled days.
• Maintain product quality by following recipes and prep procedures.
• Operate ovens, mixers and other bakery equipment safely.
• Prepare special orders and ensure customer specifications.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Baking/Decorating experience

Instructing cake decorating classes

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Culinary Program Degree

Tools

Salesforce

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 mannerin order topromote 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

Why Join Carlo’s Bakery?

• Opportunity to grow with an internationally recognized brand.

• Friendly and collaborative work environment.

• Hands-on experience in the baking industry.

• Employee discounts on our famous baked goods.