Bakery Associate

Nothing Bundt Cakes - 295; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of a fun team

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Training and development

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes is hiring in Michigan to join a team that frost and finish celebration cakes with accuracy and care. You will follow our frosting recipes, create display and order cakes, and work in a friendly, sweet-smelling environment.

We value early risers and flexible part-time schedules for students 16 years or older, plus teammates who take pride in quality and teamwork. Training is provided to learn our techniques and standards.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individuals who love making things beautiful
• Early birds who enjoy productive morning shifts
• Students seeking flexible part-time work (16 years or older)
• Food service professionals who want reasonable hours
• People who take pride in creating perfect finished products

Responsibilities

• Follow our signature frosting recipes and techniques
• Create beautiful cakes for display and special orders
• Maintain quality standards and attention to detail
• Work with a fun team in a sweet-smelling environment
• Help make celebrations memorable for our guests

Skills

Detail oriented

Morning shifts

Student friendly

Team player

Job description

Do you have steady hands and an eye for detail? Are you passionate about creating beautiful finished products? Can you follow precise recipes and maintain quality standards? Do you enjoy working in a sweet-smelling environment with friendly people? Are you looking for food service work with better hours than restaurants?

Perfect Fit For:

• Detail-oriented individuals who love making things beautiful
• Early birds who enjoy productive morning shifts
• Students seeking flexible part-time work (16 years or older)
• Food service professionals who want reasonable hours
• People who take pride in creating perfect finished products

A Day in the Life

Your day is focused on creating perfectly frosted cakes that make celebrations extra special. You'll:

• Follow our signature frosting recipes and techniques
• Create beautiful cakes for display and special orders
• Maintain quality standards and attention to detail
• Work with a fun team in a sweet-smelling environment
• Help make celebrations memorable for our guests

We Will Teach You:

• Our proprietary frosting techniques
• Quality control standards
• Inventory management

What Makes This Role Special

• Earlier closing times than typical food service
• Discounts off cake products (Yum!)
• Fun, supportive team environment
• Training and development
• Be part of bringing joy to others

What Success Looks Like

• Creating consistently beautiful frosted cakes
• Meeting productivity goals while maintaining quality
• Following recipes and procedures precisely
• Maintaining clean, organized work areas
• Contributing to a positive team environment
• Supporting special orders and daily production needs

What You Bring to the Table

• Good hand coordination and perform repetitive hand/arm movements
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Reliable work ethic
• At least 16 years or older
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and Stand for extended periods
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to work various shifts including mornings

Previous bakery experience is a plus but not required - we'll train the right person!

About Nothing Bundt Cakes

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, we’re all about bringing joy through handcrafted, delicious cakes made with love.

Servant's Heart

We put others first in everything we do – from supporting our teammates during busy times to participating in local fundraisers and ensuring every guest leaves with a perfect cake for their celebration.

Spirit of a Champion

We take pride in our work and help wherever needed. You'll find our bakers jumping in to help at the front counter during rush times, and team members constantly looking for ways to improve.

Genuine Connections

We build real relationships with our guests and each other. We're more than just a bakery – we're a family that celebrates together, supports each other's growth, and creates meaningful relationships.

Open Communication

We believe in transparent, honest dialogue at all levels. Through regular coaching sessions, one-on-ones, and our “see something, say something” culture, everyone's voice matters.

Attention to Detail

We treat every cake like it's being made for our own grandmother. From getting the perfect swirl to ensuring orders are exactly right, we take pride in the details that make each cake special.

Bring the Joy

We believe in spreading happiness, whether it's making someone's birthday extra special or bringing positive energy to community events. Even during challenging moments, we focus on lifting spirits and creating moments of delight.

Do the Right Thing

We empower our team to make decisions that put people first. Whether it's making an exception to policy for a grieving customer or taking accountability for mistakes, we always strive to do what's right, not what's easy.

Why Join Nothing Bundt Cakes?

• Be a Part Of a Fun, Team-Oriented Environment where we celebrate our successes and help each other out.
• Learn and Grow: This role is a great entry point into the world of baking, with room for growth within our team.
• Flexible & Consistent Scheduling to balance your work with life’s other priorities.
• Employee Discounts on our delicious cakes.
• Competitive Hourly Rate $14-15/Hour

Nothing Bundt Cakes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Join Our Growing Family

From “Happy Birthday” to “Just Because,” Nothing Bundt Cakes ® is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant’s Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.

With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there’s plenty of opportunity to join our family!

Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

As a team member at a Nothing Bundt Cakes ® bakery, you are rewarded by “Bringing the Joy” to guests each shift! Other potential “Sweet Perks” of working for a Nothing Bundt Cakes ® franchised bakery are listed below. Bakeries are independently owned and operated by a franchisee (bakery owner), and perks may vary by location.

Sense of Family Culture

Flexible Schedule

Every time I work, I am excited to be there. My co-workers are amazing and are my friends. My Managers are great too and very reasonable. We all share great laughs. The customers are nice as well.