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Pastries A-La-Carte
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.
$36,065 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Cake Decorator Pastries A-La-Carte - 3.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Bakery experience Food production Pre-cooking preparation Packing Customer service Full Job Description Company Overview Pastries-A-La-Carte is passionate about creating beautifully crafted baked goods and desserts using high-quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and artistic flair. Our team specializes in decorating cakes, pastries, and cookies, serving both our local community and a wide range of wholesale clients. Overview We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Cake Decorator to join our vibrant bakery team. In this role, you will bring artistic visions to life by decorating cakes and baked goods that delight our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry arts, cake decorating, and food preparation, with a keen eye for detail and a love for creative expression. Duties Decorate cakes, cookies, and pastries with precision, creativity, and adherence to recipes and design specifications. Prepare baked goods including doughs, fillings, and frosting in accordance with established recipes. Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure food safety standards are met at all times. Assist in packaging finished products carefully to preserve quality during transport or display. Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and decorating tools safely and efficiently. Support high-volume production needs while maintaining consistency in quality and presentation. Follow food safety protocols diligently and ensure all food handling practices meet industry standards. Skills Proven experience in cake decorating, pastry preparation, or food production within a bakery or food industry setting. Strong knife skills, dough preparation abilities, and familiarity with baking techniques. Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper kitchen equipment operation. Ability to follow detailed recipes accurately while maintaining efficiency during high-volume tasks. Excellent customer service skills to assist clients with custom orders or special requests when needed. Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes effectively. Experience in catering or large-scale food production is a plus for handling diverse customer needs. Join us as a Cake Decorator where your artistic talents will shine through creating stunning baked goods that bring joy to our customers!