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Sweet Studio Prep Assistant
Masterbrand & Community | Naperville | Part Time | Permanent
Wilton is a US heritage brand with a 95-year history in baking and decorating. Now fully integrated into the Dr. Oetker family, Wilton aspires to be the most influential and successful cake decorating brand. Learn more about Wilton at
Job Summary
Are you passionate about baking and decorating? Wilton’s newly relaunched school, the Wilton Sweet Studio, is seeking a Part-time Prep Assistant to join our creative team! Under the guidance of the Education & Strategy Manager, this role is essential in ensuring the Sweet Studio operates seamlessly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy baking, decorating, and all things sweet, this position is the perfect fit for you!
This is a part-time role, approximately 20-25 hours per week, with this general schedule:
Wednesdays: 12PM – 7PM
Thursdays: 12PM– 7PM
Saturdays: 8:30AM – 5PM
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepping materials for classes to include:
- Baking cake layers, cupcakes, and cookies according to recipes and instructions.
- Preparing, coloring, and portioning buttercream and/or royal icing.
- Assembling treat boxes.
- Creating and printing student nametags.
- Assembling student materials kits.
- Cleaning up post class, including dishes & loading dishwasher.
- Setting up and removing Studio welcome signs in lobby.
- Greeting and checking in students.
- Resetting the classroom between classes.
- Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and kitchen maintenance.
- Monitoring inventory levels and informing the team when materials are low.
- Ensuring the kitchen remains clean and well-organized.
- Assisting with additional tasks as needed.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous baking experience preferred (home or commercial kitchen, culinary classes, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good at multitasking, following instructions, and taking direction.
- Excellent customer service & communication skills.
- Understanding the basics of food safety.
- Basic baking math/computation skills.
- An awareness of the importance of general food safety standards.
Physical Demands
- Routinely use standard office equipment such as (laptop computers, monitors/keyboards, printers, and telephones).
- Processes information and communicates effectively with others.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for several hours at a time.
- Ability to move up to 50 pounds.
- Must submit to and pass a DCFS (non-licensed program) background check as a condition of employment.
Wilton values an engaging in-person work environment with focus on cross-functional collaboration and problem solving.
Wilton is an equal employment opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, individuals with disability or veteran status as provided by law. Wilton Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance via email at TalentAcquisition@wilton.com.
Contact
Wilton Industries Inc.
Wilton Talent Acquisition Team
800.794.5866
E-mail: TalentAcquisition@wilton.com
