CUSTOM CAKE DECORATOR
(FULL or Part TIME) $17-$20hr
Custom Cake Decorator/Baker - At least 2 years pastry production and design experience required. This is a Full-time position for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about creating beautiful cakes. Looking for candidates with a creative artistic eye and a strong attention to detail--you will be called on to create and design custom cakes and cupcakes that range from the very simple to the very elaborate. You should be equally comfortable working with fondant, gum paste, modeling chocolate and buttercream. Maintain a high quality of standards in the creation of each product You will be called on to use tools like airbrush guns, stencils, modeling tools and edible printers among other things. Must have an ability to work with large and small volume orders with ease. Knowing how to make gumpaste flowers is not a requirement but a BIG PLUS if you have this skill. So is having a good sense of humor and a strong work ethic. When applying, please submit photos of your work.
Job requirement:
To be equally adept with buttercream and fondant cakes.
To cut, carve and sculpt cake shapes : cars, animals, numbers, etc. will be expected.
To design a variety of custom cakes for various occasions including but not limited to-- weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, bridal parties, etc. of various sizes and scopes.
To make and bake cake/cupcake batters.
To stay on trend and up to date with the latest cake design styles...and willing to learn new ones.
To have good piping and cake writing skills.
To sometimes appear at wedding cake functions, expos and events representing Sugarsweet.
To decorate, frost and design cupcakes with sprinkles, toppers and inscriptions.
Preparation of baking product in accordance to company standards, recipes and procedures.
To take inventory stock and restock bakery case, shelves and production ingredients when necessary.
To maintain the highest level of daily kitchen cleanliness and organization making sure the kitchen is cleaned at the beginning and end of every shift. ServSafe® certified is required.
To come up with cool and fun designs to decorate the monthly display window.
Take daily inventory of kitchen equipment, tools and ingredients.
To learn and and on occasion perform all bakery shifts as needed including but not limited to: -Opening and Closing shifts.
To lift, move & carry up to 50lbs.
To perform frequent walking, bending, kneeling and reaching duties.
To stand and sit for extended periods of time.
Please note:
IMPORTANT - Submitting Photos of your work in this position is mandatory.
• Candidate must be within commuting distance of the bakery in Oakland.
• Fluent in English both verbally and written.
What we offer: Competitive Salary, Vacation time, IRA Account, Raises and promotions, Free sweets while you're working, Free cake design courses, Fun team building excursions, snacks!
Please submit your resume, coverletter, photos, website links or any other info that you feel qualifies you for this position via email to Pastry Chef David at eatpastry2@gmail.com
No in-person or phone applicants will be considered.
DECORATIVE COOKIE DECORATOR
(Feelance/Part-Time) $15.00hr
Are you experienced and talented in making decorative cookies? If so, we are looking for you to make beautiful cookies for our clients. No baking required, just decorating. Working remotely is an option.
Job Requirements:
Designing decorative sugar cookies with royal icing.
To have a great artistic eye and creative skill for decorative cookies.
Responsibilities include: color mixing, decorating sugar cookies using a variety of tools, colors, stencils, edible paper, and various techniques for custom orders, catering and front of house display case. Must have experience with royal icing, and fondant.
Can work remotely.
Please have the following:
• Resume of confectionery and/or culinary experience and a cover letter that includes the reason you are interested in joining our team.
• Photos of your work.
• Be within commuting distance of the bakery in Oakland.
• Be able to sit or stand for long hours.
• Fluent in English both verbally and written.
What we offer: Competitive Salary, Vacation time, IRA Account, Raises and promotions, Free sweets while you're working, Free cake design courses, Fun team building excursions, Pay increases, Promotions, Snacks!
Please submit your resume, coverletter, photos, website links or any other info that you feel qualifies you for this position via email to Pastry Chef David at eatpastry2@gmail.com
IMPORTANT - Submitting Photos of your work in this position is mandatory.