Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator Salem, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $18 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Store discount Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Food safety management Floor cleaning Packing Inventory management Dishwashing Packaging Organizational skills Italian cuisine Cake decorating Food preparation Packaging (food) Food Handler Certification Entry level Full Job Description Who Are We? Sewell Sweets is a high end cake shop located in Downtown Salem, owned and operated by husband and wife team, Cat and Chad Sewell. We are focused on the customer experience from first sight, to last bite, and we need our team to be on board to make that happen! We sell a variety of scratch baked small goods and drinks in our storefront, as well as wholesale accounts, and we specialize in custom cakes, especially weddings! We were awarded Best Cake in Oregon by Oregon Bride Magazine and we plan on never losing that high standard. We are a welcoming and accepting team and are very proud of the work environment we have created! Learn more about us, our business, and our values, on our website sewellsweets.com! Job Summary

• Please note that we are NOT looking for a high end wedding cake decorator, we need help with creating more frosted cakes and skilled but simplistic birthday cakes. Will consider home decorators per situtation.
• We are seeking a skilled Decorator to join our team.

A Decorator will be responsible for collaborating with our owner/head decorator on cake designs (both pre-set and custom ordered) and executing the decorating. Although any fondant/sugar paste/gum paste/modeling chocolate experience is a huge bonus, it is not a requirement. Being a skilled buttercream decorator is a requirement. We work with Italian Meringue Buttercream, which is a lighter texture buttercream and not the standard American Buttercream. We also work with Ganache. In addition to decorated and custom cakes, the decorator will also help with overflow needs of cake assembly and small dessert creating, and making of buttercream, ganache, and fillings as needed. Pay

• Starting at $18 per hour. Negotiable based on skill and candidate as a whole.
• Tip eligible after training
• 30 days Schedule for Decorator
• Required 8 am
• 4 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with remaining hours needs flexible based on candidate's availability. Duties
• cake decorating
• overflow work needs into small desserts and misc.
• Prepare Italian Meringue Buttercreams, fillings, ganaches, and other similar dessert components.
• Build, frost, and/or prepare small desserts
• interior cake building
• Restock ingredients and supplies, assist with inventory management
• Accurate time keeping
• Package finished products for display, storage, or sale
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and follow cleaning practices
• Cleaning throughout shift, dishes, floors, end of shift closing cleaning duties Requirements
• Prior professional decorating experience
• NO fingernail polish, acrylic or gel nails, or any other nail accessories, zero exceptions.
• Abide by uniform requirements and sanitary hair practices.
• Knowledge of decorating techniques and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent team working environment skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Upbeat, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to stand for full shift length
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliably be on time and attend all scheduled shifts
• Current food handler's card
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation to Keizer and Salem (commercial kitchen and storefront)

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Store discount

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay Tips Application Question(s): Send cake decorating pictures to our email:

Experience:

Cake decorating: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person