Caker and Cake Decorator

**Reports to**:General Manager

At Paris Baguette, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic, diverse, and competitive team of individuals who share a common goal: to have a great time while succeeding in our work. It is why pastries to us are not just a product, they are our passion. And why our bakers, cakers, sandwich team members and baristas go further every day to perfect their craft, serving up freshly baked breads, delicious coffee, and cakes more than worthy of their pedestals.

We're hiring a caker and cake decorator who demonstrates dedication, adaptability, a sense of urgency, and genuine care for their work and team. If you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and are looking for a lasting professional partnership, we want to hear from you

**OUR EXPECTATIONS**

Our certified Cakers are true masters of their crafts, your role will include various tasks such as preparing fruits, creams, sauces, cakes, cake decoration, and cake writing. Your primary objective will revolve around ensuring customer satisfaction by crafting visually stunning and delectable cakes. Additionally, you'll be responsible for creating a hygienic and safe work environment, as well as meeting production targets.

**KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Prepare creams and sauces, store them in an organized manner.
- Ensure the cake display is visually appealing to the customers.
- Responsible for scaling, decorating, and producing of all Desserts, Pastries and Cakes
- Make creams and sauces for cakes and pastries.
- General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production
- Must be able to prioritize and finish all tasks assigned for the daily caking.
- Carrying out operations and productions that take place in the kitchen.
- Preparing all needed materials and ingredients
- Understand and follow all recipes and procedures for production.
- Manage time effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Learn new products and skills and demonstrate proper techniques to new cakers joining.
- Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of workstation and kitchen.
- Ensuring the workplace is safe and hygienic for all employees and guests.
- Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner.
- Inform the supervisor when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low.
- Complete various reports for records such as production, usage, and waste.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE**
- Preferably, at least one year of relevant experience - Kitchen Experience is a Plus+
- Beautiful handwriting is a plus to take care of cake writing.
- Technical Skill: Ice a cake with soft Chantilly cream, but we are willing to train the right individual who shows to be committed to the process.
- Feedback is a gift We can only learn, grow, and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated, and driven.
- Teams Win Must be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment and willing is train and share with other members.
- Must be available to work Weekends and Early Shifts.
- Effective communication skills.
- Understanding of food safety and food labeling.
- Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and manage stress effectively.
- Strong customer service skills, both internally and externally.
- A Food Handler's Certificate is required.
- Confectionery/Foods major recommended.
- Ability to stand 6-8 hours per day.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Flexibility in work schedule.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for advancement by growing into additional role with better compensation.

Please attach available workdays and hours, along with your resume to this post.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Sick leave
- Discounted meals during your shift.

Experience level:

- 1 year

Weekly day range:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Hours window - Cakers (4:30 am to 7:00 pm)

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Willingness to commute to training center for the initial training in Santa Clara. (3 to 4 weeks - Required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement

Compensation package:

- Hourly pay

Restaurant type:

- Bakery
- Café

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to commute to the corporate training center for initial 3 to 4 weeks to Santa Clara, CA upon joining. (required) - We can discuss further about logistics.

Work Location: In person