What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cookie / Cake Decorator position at Flour Child Bakery?
Do you have an artistic flair? Are you interested in working full or part-time using your steady hand to decorate cakes, sugar cookies and other specialty bakery items? Flour Child Bakery is expanding and is seeking an experienced decorator to become a part of the Lansing area’s best bakery’s production team. Flour Child Bakery is a locally owned, from scratch bakery that specializing in custom cookies, bagels, croissants, pastries and more. . You will be working both independently and with the production team and must be able to follow specific recipes, instructions and special orders. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced bakery, however we are also accepting applicants for those who may not yet have actual bakery experience, but have experience decorating at home and can demonstrate decorating skills.
In this role, you will be required to decorate cakes, sugar cookies, cupcakes, etc., both for sale in the bakery as well as special orders as requested by customers. Although your primary role is to decorate bakery products, you may also be required to mix doughs, roll out doughs, as well as have light baking tasks. You may also provide additional support for the staff working to produce a large variety of scratch items including scones, cookies, croissants, cupcakes, eclairs, cake bars and more.
The successful candidate will also be able to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner, maintain a clean work area, keep ingredients stocked for the next shift, complete daily closing tasks and work ahead as able.
Flour Child Bakery works hard to maintain a positive work atmosphere while ensuring our customers feel welcome and appreciated.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience decorating cakes/cookies (preferably in professional setting)
- Experience with baking
- Effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and work ahead to set self/team up for success
- Eagerness to learn new recipes
- Ability to contribute new ideas to an ever-expanding menu
- Positive attitude
- Weekend / Holiday Availability
The candidate with these skills/experiences will have an advantage:
- Baking Skills / Experience
- Customer Service (including in person and via phone)
- Experience taking phone orders
- Knowledge of Flour Child products
- Baking education or training
- Serv Safe Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What are your hours of availability and how many hours are you hoping to get on a weekly basis? This position requires weekend availability.
Experience:
- Cake/Cookie Decorating: 2 years (Preferred)
- Baking: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18