Cake Decorator

Tous les Jours - Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TOUS les JOURS Grand Rapids is seeking a Cake Decorator to decorate cakes and pastries to exacting standards in a vibrant bakery setting.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain display cases, and ensure food safety while supporting teammates during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in cake decorating, pastry arts, or related bakery role preferred.
• Proficiency in decorating techniques such as piping, fondant work, and hand-painting.

Responsibilities

• Assembled, filled, frosted, and decorated cakes and specialty pastries to company specifications.
• Built and decorated cakes by following standardized recipes and design guidelines.
• Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations before and after use.
• Prepared fillings for breads, pies, and pastries by accurately mixing creams, fruits, and other ingredients.
• Monitored inventory levels and assisted with ordering baking and decorating supplies as needed.
• Trained and supported new team members on bakery procedures and quality standards.
• Maintained an attractive, fully stocked cake display case with fresh cakes and pastries.
• Completed daily production schedules efficiently to meet customer demand.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout each shift.
• Conducted inventory counts and reported stock levels to management as assigned.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping

Fondant work

Hand-painting

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

About the Company:

TOUS les JOURS is a leading K-bakery café brand known for its wide selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, and handcrafted beverages. As one of the fastest-growing bakery café brands in North America, TOUS les JOURS is proud to bring its unique blend of Korean-inspired baking traditions and contemporary café culture to the Grand Rapids community.

About the Role:

The Cake Decorator at Tous les Jours is responsible for decorating cakes and pastries to meet the bakery's quality and presentation standards. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Responsibilities:

Assembled, filled, frosted, and decorated cakes and specialty pastries to company specifications

Built and decorated cakes by following standardized recipes and design guidelines.

Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.

Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations before and after use.

Prepared fillings for breads, pies, and pastries by accurately mixing creams, fruits, and other ingredients.

Monitored inventory levels and assisted with ordering baking and decorating supplies as needed

Trained and supported new team members on bakery procedures and quality standards.

Maintained an attractive, fully stocked cake display case with fresh cakes and pastries.

Completed daily production schedules efficiently to meet customer demand.

Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout each shift.

Conducted inventory counts and reported stock levels to management as assigned.

Requirements:

Prior experience in cake decorating, pastry arts, or a related bakery role preferred

Proficiency in decorating techniques such as piping, fondant work, and hand-painting

Strong attention to detail and artistic ability

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player

Flexibility to work early morning, weekend, or holiday shifts as needed