Production Baker & Cake Decorator Crave Bakery and Coffee Bar Norfolk, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Equipment safety procedures Food service health code compliance Food safety sanitizing procedures Full Job Description Experienced Production Baker & Cake Decorator Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar is looking for a passionate, dependable, and creative Production Baker & Cake Decorator to join our team! At Crave, we believe great food should be made from scratch, served with a smile, and sprinkled with a little Glitter. We create craveable favorites for our community, including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, scones, muffins, brownies, biscuits, banana pudding, bread pudding, breads, and specialty desserts. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves to bake, enjoys creating beautiful desserts, takes pride in their work, and understands the importance of consistency and customer service. The Role The Production Baker & Cake Decorator will be responsible for producing high-quality baked goods from Crave's established recipes while also assisting with cake and dessert decorating. This is a hands-on bakery production position. The ideal candidate is comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, following recipes precisely, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and producing consistent products every time.

You should be someone who:

Loves baking from scratch Has a strong eye for detail Takes pride in presentation Enjoys cake decorating and creative work Works well independently and as part of a team Is dependable, organized, and willing to jump in wherever needed Has a positive personality and enjoys serving the community Responsibilities Baking & Production Prepare a variety of baked goods from Crave's recipes, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, breads, pastries, muffins, brownies, biscuits, scones, and specialty desserts Accurately measure, mix, portion, scoop, bake, assemble, and finish products Follow recipes, production procedures, and portion standards consistently Operate commercial mixers, ovens, scales, and other bakery equipment safely Monitor baking times, temperatures, appearance, and product quality Prepare batters, doughs, fillings, frostings, creams, and other components Maintain consistent size, weight, texture, flavor, and appearance across products Assist with daily production based on business and catering needs Cake Decorating & Dessert Presentation Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts Demonstrate proficiency with piping bags, tips, buttercream, borders, lettering, simple florals, and other decorating techniques Assist with fondant work and specialty cake designs Follow customer specifications and Crave's established design standards Maintain clean, polished, and professional presentation Assemble and finish desserts for retail, special orders, catering, and events Bakery Operations Package baked goods carefully for retail display, pickup, delivery, and catering orders Label and date products appropriately Assist with ingredient inventory and communicate low-stock items Receive, organize, stock, and rotate ingredients and supplies Maintain an organized and properly stocked production area Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and sanitation duties Follow all applicable food safety and sanitation procedures Properly store ingredients and finished products Help maintain a clean, safe, efficient, and welcoming bakery environment Team & Customer Experience Work collaboratively with the Crave team to meet daily production goals Assist with catering preparation and special events when needed Support front-of-house or customer-service needs when appropriate Communicate clearly and professionally with team members Represent the Crave brand with a positive attitude, professionalism, and a genuine desire to serve our community

Qualifications Required:

Previous professional baking, pastry, bakery, or cake-decorating experience Experience working in a commercial kitchen or bakery environment Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately Strong attention to detail and consistency Basic to intermediate cake decorating and piping skills Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen and bakery equipment Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive production tasks Ability to lift and move bakery ingredients and supplies as required Reliable transportation and dependable attendance Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred :

Experience with scratch baking Experience with buttercream cakes and cupcakes Fondant and specialty cake experience Experience producing large-volume orders Catering or restaurant experience Experience with decorating custom orders ServSafe or other recognized food-safety certification What We're Looking For We are looking for more than someone who can bake. We want someone who cares about the finished product. Someone who notices when a cupcake isn't perfectly portioned.

Someone who understands that a cake should taste as good as it looks.

Someone who keeps their station clean without being asked.

Someone who can move quickly without sacrificing quality.

Someone who is willing to help wherever the team needs them.

And most importantly, someone who brings kindness, professionalism, creativity, and a little Glitter to the bakery every day. Why Crave ? Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar is a community-focused bakery built around fresh, from-scratch food, beautiful presentation, genuine hospitality, and memorable customer experiences. Our recipes are craveable favorites, and our goal is simple: Create something delicious. Make it beautiful. Serve it with a smile. If you love baking, creating, serving others, and being part of a team that takes pride in what it produces, we'd love to meet you. Come help us create what they CRAVE! This is a paid position with opportunities to grow as part of the Crave Bakery + Coffee Bar team.

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person