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Famous Doughnuts
Decorator / Finisher
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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.
$37,301 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Decorator / Finisher Famous Doughnuts Buffalo, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Customer service Basic math Attention to detail Packaging Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Decorator / Finisher to join our dynamic food production team. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing baked goods and culinary creations with expert decorating and finishing techniques, ensuring each product meets our high standards of presentation and quality. Your passion for food artistry, combined with your culinary experience, will contribute to creating visually stunning and delicious items that delight our customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your pastry skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where creativity and precision are celebrated. Duties Decorate a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and confections, following established recipes and design specifications Finish products with icing, fondant, glazes, sprinkles, and other decorative elements to achieve appealing presentation Prepare ingredients for decorating tasks, such as piping creams or assembling pastry components Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure food safety standards are consistently met Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, piping tools, and decorating machines Follow food handling procedures diligently to uphold hygiene standards and prevent cross-contamination Assist in food preparation tasks related to cake decorating, pastry finishing, and overall food presentation Skills Extensive experience in cake decorating, pastry finishing, and food presentation techniques Strong knowledge of food safety management practices within a high-volume production setting Skilled in operating kitchen equipment safely and effectively Proficient in basic math for measurements and recipe adherence Excellent knife skills for precise pastry preparation and ingredient handling Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail Customer service orientation with a positive attitude toward team collaboration Knowledge of food industry standards related to baking, food handling, and culinary safety protocols Experience with packaging baked goods for retail or wholesale distribution Familiarity with food production processes including pastry preparation, baking, and food safety regulations Join us as a Decorator / Finisher if you're passionate about transforming culinary creations into works of art! Bring your expertise in baking and decorating to a vibrant team dedicated to quality craftsmanship. We value your skills in delivering beautifully finished products that not only taste exceptional but also captivate our customers' imaginations.