Cake Decorator

Woodlands Market; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Holiday premium pay

35% store discount

Shoe subsidy

Job summary

Woodlands Market in Marin County seeks a Cake Decorator to build cakes with filling, icing, ganache and buttercream, and to bake quick breads and pastries. You will weigh and mix ingredients, decorate creatively, and keep the bakery area clean and organized.

The role requires basic knowledge of bakery workflow, ability to read and perform arithmetic, and stamina to stand and lift up to 25 pounds. Flexible hours and a team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of bakery workflow.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery products and maintain quality standards.
• Build cakes with filling, icing, ganache, mousse and buttercream.
• Weigh, sift, measure and mix ingredients; bake and fill orders.
• Keep bakery area clean; observe safety and sanitation rules.

Skills

Cake decorating

Math basics

Stamina

Prioritization

Mobility

Tools

Hobart mixer

Job description

Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has opening for a Cake Decorator!

We are looking for someone with the basic knowledge and skills to properly build a cake; filling, icing, and decorating. Should be familiar with making a ganache, mousse, and buttercream. This position will allow creative freedom and to have fun with your cakes. Duties will also include baking of quick breads, croissants, filling orders etc.

• Preparation of bakery products, maintaining quality assurance standards and consistency of finished products.
• Perform bakery duties including: weigh, sift, measure and mix baking ingredients, bake quick breads, rolls, cookies, muffins, croissants, pies, cakes, biscuits and other items per schedule.
• Properly build cakes including filling, icing, decorating, making ganache, mousse and buttercream.
• Maintaining Production for bakery case; quality, expiration dates, and visual esthetics.
• Clean shelves, machinery (Hobart, scales, ovens and baking tables) glass and visible areas.
• Observe standard codes of protocol - wear gloves at all times when handling product (no fingers on slices of cake), if you must sneeze, cover, and wash hands afterward.
• Cleaning up as you go with production to maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of bakery work flow
• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Able to prioritize work and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register area.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Repeated lifting, bending, twisting

Who Are We?

Woodlands Market is a leader in gourmet retailing, service and innovation in the grocery industry. We are a flourishing Marin County-based employer who believes in supporting our community in many ways. One of these ways is to employ talented individuals from within our communities and surrounding areas. We currently operate grocery stores in Kentfield, Tiburon and San Francisco. We also operate a Pet Shop in San Francisco as well as an off-site kitchen in San Rafael. We engage approximately 330 individuals on staff, many of whom have come to us with an in-depth knowledge of the specialty food industry. These members of our extended Woodlands family and their commitment to community, food, service and to each other are what set us apart from other grocery stores.

Who Are We Looking For?

At Woodlands Market, we are delighted to be able to share our passion for food and fresh produce with our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to continue your career alongside an awesome team, then join the family!

Benefits Of Working At Woodlands Market Include

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance*
• Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays
• Holiday premium pay for time worked on recognized holidays
• 35% Employee store discount
• Fifty Dollar subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 6 months.
• Awesome, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

Pay range: $21-23