Commissary Cake Decorator

Magnolia Bakery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the bakery sector is looking for a passionate Commissary Cake Decorator to join their team. This role involves icing cakes, specialty orders, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You will be responsible for training new staff and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. If you have a flair for cake decorating and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and creativity while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Employee Discount (one free dessert daily)

Flexible Hours

PTO

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of cake decorating experience required.
• Knowledge of decorating tools and ingredients essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for icing cakes and specialty orders.
• Train new cake icers on recipes and standards.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Communication Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Tools

Decorating Tools

Icing Equipment

Job description

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Magnolia Bakery, established in 1996 in New York City's West Village, has grown into a globally recognized retail bakery and desserts brand with locations across the US, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. We are seeking a Cake Icer for our Long Island City Commissary.

What is the Role?

Position Summary: Responsible for icing cakes, specialty orders, and wholesale items. Train new and retrain existing cake icers on recipes and standards. Uphold company values, brand integrity, product quality, and customer service.

• Maintain Magnolia standards including color palette, cake design, and quality.
• Trim, assemble, ice, fill, and decorate cakes attractively with inscriptions and decorations.
• Prepare and tint icings and other decorating items for events and orders.
• Ensure quality control before products are sold.
• Keep work area clean and equipment sanitized.
• Follow safe food handling practices and safety procedures for equipment use.
• Operate and monitor equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety.
• Maintain personal icer’s kit and assist in training staff.
• Organize and enforce proper station setup for shifts.
• Execute prep tasks from the baker position.
• Maintain standards and quality of finished products.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for 3-5 hours without rest.
• Use hands frequently.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, or crouch.
• Lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (10+ lbs).
• Work with hot equipment.

Requirements

• 40-45 hours/week.
• 6-12 months cake decorating experience.
• Knowledge of decorating tools, equipment, and ingredients.
• Flexible, responsive, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle high stress and volume.
• Positive attitude, organized, good time management.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee discount (one free dessert daily).
• Flexible hours, PTO, commuter benefits.

Team safety is our priority; PPE provided. Hourly pay: $17-$20. Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.