Bakery Associate: Cake Decorator & Prep

85C Bakery Cafe; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe in Glendale, CA is seeking entry-level bakery staff. Positions include bread baker, cake decorator, and separator; part-time or full-time hours are available. Key duties cover producing, decorating, and packaging bakery items while upholding food safety and high quality standards.

Ideal candidates are dependable, motivated, and eager to learn; weekend and early morning availability is preferred. Training and development are offered in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification (where required).
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part time employees, 32 hours per for full time employees.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to job role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products while following established production procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision while maintaining presentation and consistency standards (Cake Decorator).
• Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale (Separator).
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
• Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
• Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

85°C Bakery Cafe in Glendale, CA is seeking entry-level bakery staff. Positions include bread baker, cake decorator, and separator; part-time or full-time hours are available. Key duties cover producing, decorating, and packaging bakery items while upholding food safety and high quality standards.

Ideal candidates are dependable, motivated, and eager to learn; weekend and early morning availability is preferred. Training and development are offered in a collaborative, team-focused environment.