Lead Cake Decorator

Our Lead Decorator is responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality for the decorated products and pastries that go out to our customers and ensuring that custom ordered cakes matches, as closely as possible, what the customer requested. They will achieve this by leading the cake decorating and pastry teams, holding on going training, designing and creating custom cakes and pastries alongside the decorator team, and checking the work of their team to make sure quality and standards are met. The Lead Decorator will also monitor inventory of supplies and materials, coordinate with the baking team, adhere to and enforce food safety requirements, and keep an eye out for industry trends and techniques to enhance product offerings.

Additional Duties:

• Decorate cakes according to customer requests and specifications
• Create visually appealing designs using various icing techniques
• Use artistic skills to create custom cake decorations, including flowers, figures, and patterns
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines while handling and preparing food
• Collaborate with the bakery team to ensure timely completion of cake orders in a busy cakery
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Skills:

• Knowledge of kitchen operations and equipment used in decorating cakes
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required
• Ability to prepare a variety of cakes and pastries
• Proficient in food handling and safety requirements, including proper storage, and labeling
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions for cake designs
• Creativity and artistic skills for creating unique cake decorations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines for cake orders We produce cakes Tuesdays through Saturdays starting at 5 AM.

You will be working 5 days a week as scheduled. Holidays will need an extra work day.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs.

Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What does your interview availability look like?

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Antioch, IL 60002 (Required)

Work Location:

In person