Cake Decorator

Woodlands Market; Kentfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Shoe subsidy

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Woodlands Market in Kentfield, CA, is hiring a Cake Decorator to expertly fill, ice and decorate cakes, and assist with quick breads and croissants. You’ll work with ganache, mousse and buttercream, adding creativity to each cake.

The role requires basic bakery workflow knowledge, ability to read and perform simple calculations, and the stamina to stand for long periods while lifting up to 25 pounds. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of bakery workflow.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Able to prioritize work and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Repeated lifting, bending, twisting

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery products and maintain quality standards.
• Build cakes with filling, icing, ganache, mousse and buttercream.
• Maintain bakery production, monitor quality and expiration dates.
• Clean shelves, equipment and work areas.
• Follow safety protocols such as wearing gloves and washing hands.

Skills

Bakery workflow

Math skills

Multitasking

Stamina

Tools

Hobart

Scales

Ovens

Baking tables

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.
• 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
• 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
• $50 subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 6 months.
• Awesome, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

Pay range: $19-21

Pay Rate Pay Range:$19-21

EOE Statement Woodlands Market provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This is reflected in all Woodlands Market practices and policies regarding hiring, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, reduction in force and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment are based upon the employees’ ability to perform the job, as well as dependability and reliability once hired. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is currently accepting applications.