Pastry Shift Lead — Bake, Lead & Celebrate Desserts

SusieCakes Bakery; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free non-slip shoes

Birthday month PTO with complimentary

Company holidays off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation

401k

FSA

Pet insurance

Flexible return to work schedule for.m

Generous dessert discounts

Job summary

SusieCakes Bakery in San Diego is seeking a pastry-focused baker who can prepare a wide range of cakes, cookies, pies, and bars with care and artistry. You will lead a team through mixing, baking, decorating, and inscription tasks, ensuring safety, quality, and timely production.

The role calls for 2+ years of pastry experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work across front- and back-of-house functions. Flexibility with hours and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of pastry experience preferred; must safely operate bakery equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.
• Lead team to mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable).
• Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards.
• Assist in checking in/processing of guest order as needed to support daily and future business.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of orders and product quality standards, i.e. taste and esthetic.
• Monitor and maintain product inventory levels minimizing waste and/or overproduction.
• Perform opening and closing shifts as scheduled.
• Perform dishwasher duties as needed.
• Assist and train culinary team members as directed by General Manager.
• Assist guest service team with guests as needed.

Skills

Pastry experience

Food safety knowledge

Baking equipment operation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SusieCakes Bakery in San Diego is seeking a pastry-focused baker who can prepare a wide range of cakes, cookies, pies, and bars with care and artistry. You will lead a team through mixing, baking, decorating, and inscription tasks, ensuring safety, quality, and timely production.

The role calls for 2+ years of pastry experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work across front- and back-of-house functions. Flexibility with hours and reliable transportation are essential.