Pastry & Cake Decorator

Wilson Farm, Inc.; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Farm, Inc. is seeking a full-time Pastry & Cake Decorator for our award-winning bakery. The role includes decorating specialty cakes and pastries, assisting in production, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have prior experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health and Dental insurance

401 (k) plan with employer match

25% employee discount

Friendly, customer-driven environment

Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience in pastry and cake decorating.
• Proficient in working with buttercream, fondant, royal icing.
• Able to frost, skim, and fill cakes.

Responsibilities

• Perform decoration for cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Assist with bakery product production.
• Customer service, including taking specialty cake orders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

Description

Who is Wilson Farm?

Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.

Who are we looking for?

Wilson Farm is hiring a full-time Pastry & Cake Decorator to join our award-winning bakery department. This position starts at $20.00/hour.

Primary Responsibilities for a Pastry & Cake Decorator

· Perform all duties relating to cake, cookies, tart, pastry, and special-order decoration. Create appealing designs on all specialty bakery goods

· Assist with the production of bakery products (including cookies, cupcakes, bars, etc.)

· Answering phones/placing calls to take specialty cake orders in order to dynamically sell products and provide accurate, detailed information to meet/exceed the customer’s expectations

· Customer service, problem-solving/resolution, and escalation as needed

Experience/Qualifications needed

· 6-12 months experience in pastry and cake decorating with good decorating skills

· Proficient in working with buttercream, fondant, royal icing, etc.; able to frost, skim, and fill cakes

· Ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner to customers

· Candidate must be detail-oriented, have pride in finished work, an excellent work ethic, an enthusiastic, positive attitude, reliable, excellent communication skills

Work Schedule

· Full-time (40+ hours/week), in-person work at Lexington location

· Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days

· Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs

Physical Requirements

· Standing/bending/reaching for periods of time

· Must be able to frequently lift/move totes or boxes of products

Benefits

· Competitive wages commensurate with experience.

· Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm

· 401 (k) plan with employer match

· 25% employee discount

· Friendly, customer-driven environment

Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.