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Mike D's Famous Cakes & Desserts
Cake Decorator
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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$36,875 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our vibrant culinary team as a Cake Decorator, where your creativity and precision will bring to life stunning baked masterpieces for every celebration! In this role, you'll be the artist behind beautifully decorated cakes, ensuring each dessert not only tastes exceptional but also looks irresistible. Your passion for pastry arts and dedication to food safety will help create memorable experiences for our customers. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your cake decorating skills while working in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery environment committed to excellence. Responsibilities Decorate cakes and baked goods with intricate designs, piping, fondant, and other decorative techniques to meet customer specifications and company standards Prepare and assemble baked goods, including doughs, fillings, and icings, following precise recipes and quality guidelines Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and decorating tools safely and efficiently to support production needs Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards throughout the shift Package finished products carefully to ensure presentation quality and freshness during delivery or customer pickup Assist in food preparation tasks related to pastry production, including measuring ingredients and portioning baked goods Provide excellent customer service by addressing special requests or questions about decorated cakes and baked items Qualifications Proven experience in cake decorating, pastry preparation, or food production within a bakery or food industry setting Knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to health regulations in a commercial kitchen environment Ability to operate kitchen equipment efficiently while maintaining a clean workspace Basic math skills for accurate measurement of ingredients and recipe adherence Excellent attitude toward teamwork and collaboration Previous catering experience or high-volume production background is preferred but not required; enthusiasm for culinary arts is essential Embark on a rewarding journey where your artistic talents turn simple ingredients into edible works of art! We're excited to see your creativity flourish as part of our dedicated bakery team.