Cake Decorator

Harri; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Meal discount

Birthday cake

Job summary

Paris Baguette in New York is seeking a Cake Team Member to craft and decorate desserts, pastries, and cakes for daily service. You will contribute to cake production, maintain high presentation standards, and ensure products meet quality and safety expectations.

The role requires learning new recipes, working closely with teammates, and managing time to keep displays fresh. Flexible schedules and opportunities to grow with a fast-expanding bakery cafe brand are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food production and sanitation.
• Knowledge of confectionery production methods.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate cake decorating techniques.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Food handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scale, decorate and produce desserts, pastries and cakes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation and follow sanitization procedures.
• Learn new recipes and train others in techniques.
• Ensure cake displays are appealing for customers.
• Receive, stock, and store ingredients properly.
• Inform supervisor when equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Confectionery/Foods major

Job description

Reports to: General Manager

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

Our Cake Team Members are true masters of their crafts. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confectionary execution of all cakes, pastries and desserts. Our ideal Cake Team Member will have a passion for decorating and producing cakes in order to bring a smile and satisfaction to our guests!

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for scaling, decorating and producing of all Desserts, Pastries and Cakes
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production
• Learn new products and skills and has ability to demonstrate proper techniques to new cakers
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station
• Must be able to manage time and skills with strong organization
• Knowledge of all recipes and procedures of all production
• Ensure cake display is presentable for internal and external customers
• Make creams and sauces for cakes and pastries
• Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner
• Inform supervisor when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program
• Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
  
• Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge (include FDA)
• Confectionery/Foods major recommended
• Food Handler's Certificate, preferred
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Multiple priority management abilities
• Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Discounted meals during your shift
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for full time employees