French Dessert and Cake Baker

Versailles Cafe and Pastries; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Free meals during shifts

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A local bakery in Encinitas is seeking a French Dessert and Cake Baker to prepare a variety of delicious desserts and pastries. The ideal candidate should have bakery experience, be creative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include opening the bakery, producing daily desserts, and maintaining cleanliness. Early morning shifts and weekends are required, with benefits including flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a baker or pastry chef is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Available for early morning shifts and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team player
• Available for early morning shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Open the bakery and prepare for the day.
• Produce a variety of french desserts and pastries daily.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and areas.
• Prepare custom orders.
• Maintain and order inventory as necessary.

Skills

Bakery experience

Creativity

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Knowledge of food safety practices

Tools

Professional-grade kitchen appliances

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job Summary We are seeking a French Dessert and Cake Baker to join the team at Versailles Cafe and Pastries! In this role, you will prepare a variety french desserts, tarts, and decorate cakes. You will be responsible for opening the bakery in the morning and prepping for the day ahead. The ideal candidate has previous bakery experience and a passion for delighting customers with taste and beauty. If you are creative, hardworking, and want to share your tasty creations with customers, we’d like to hear from you!

Candidates with a positive, team oriented, and continuous learning attitude will find success and growth in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Open the bakery and prepare for the day ahead

Produce a variety of french desserts, cakes, tarts, and pastries every day

Clean and sanitize equipment and baking areas

Prepare custom orders

Track, maintain, and order inventory as necessary

Qualifications & Characteristics:

Previous experience as a baker, pastry chef, or in a similar role is strongly preferred, but not required

A passion for production with consistency and rigor

Ability to use professional-grade kitchen appliances and equipment

Knowledge of food safety practices

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Team player

Available for early morning shifts and able to work weekends

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Free meals during shifts