About Us At Erin McKenna's Bakery, we craft high-quality pastries and baked goods that are gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, while maintaining our reputation for exceptional taste and presentation. We're a high-volume, high-standards bakery that takes pride in innovation, consistency, and quality. The Role We're growing our decorating team and hiring at two levels: Cake Decorator and Lead Cake Decorator . Whether you're an experienced decorator ready to lead a team or a talented artist looking to grow your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us in your application which role you're interested in, or if you'd like to be considered for both. Placement is based on experience and skills. Responsibilities - All Decorators Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries with precision and creativity, ensuring consistent, high-quality presentation. Use precise knife and piping skills to cut, level, and decorate cakes. Prepare and package baked goods for customer orders and retail cases. Assist with production tasks, following recipes and established quality standards. Collaborate with team members to fulfill catering orders, special requests, and seasonal designs. Monitor ingredients and finished products for consistency, texture, and appearance. Maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to food-safety protocols. Follow strict sanitation, allergen, and cross-contamination procedures to ensure gluten-free, vegan, and kosher compliance. Additional Responsibilities - Lead Cake Decorator Oversee daily decorating production, assign tasks, and keep orders on schedule. Train, mentor, and support decorators on techniques, standards, and procedures. Serve as the final quality check before products go to customers or retail cases. Plan and execute wedding cakes, custom orders, and seasonal collections, including consulting on designs when needed. Monitor decorating supplies and inventory and communicate ordering needs. Ensure the team follows food-safety, allergen, and kosher procedures. Act as the point of contact between the decorating team and management, baking, and front of house. Decorating Skills We're looking for decorators who are comfortable with (or eager to build skills in) the following. Lead candidates should be proficient in all of them: Stacking and supporting multi-layer cakes Fondant work and sculpted details Chocolate ganache finishes Piping intricate buttercream flowers Drawing and creating designs with buttercream Designing and executing wedding cakes Decorating cookies with vegan royal icing Decorating gingerbread people, and building and decorating gingerbread houses Requirements - All Decorators Cake decorating experience with a portfolio or examples of your work (recent culinary graduates are welcome to share school or personal projects). Background in food production or preparation. Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations. Strong customer-service and communication skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Creative mindset with an eye for design, trends, and aesthetics in cake decoration. Additional Requirements - Lead Cake Decorator [2+] years of professional cake decorating experience. Previous lead, supervisor, or managerial experience. Proven ability to manage production schedules and train others. Preferred Qualifications Previous kitchen or restaurant experience. Familiarity with gluten-free, vegan, and/or kosher principles.

Core Competencies Quality-Focused:

Consistently produces high-quality products with attention to detail.

Efficiency:

Handles multiple tasks and high production volumes with accuracy.

Adaptability:

Adjusts easily to new designs, seasonal items, and production changes.

Team Player:

Works collaboratively to achieve production goals and maintain a positive work environment. Leadership (Lead role): Sets the standard for the team, communicates clearly, and helps others grow.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person