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Experienced Baker & Cake Decorator

Experienced Baker & Cake Decorator

The Cambridge School of Culinary ArtsCambridge, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
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Job description

CSCA Café is a new and exciting café and bakery that will highlight exceptional coffee, exquisite pastries and a friendly atmosphere.

We pride ourselves on providing top-notch service, the highest quality products, showcasing the work of CSCA’s Professional students and creating a community space where customers can relax and enjoy their favorite beverages, baked goodies and other retail products .

JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a dedicated and experienced baker to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, decorating and finishing a variety of pastries and desserts.

The candidate should demonstrate excellent piping skills.

This role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of product quality and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with laminated doughs such as croissants is desired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation :

  • Measure and mix ingredients accurately to prepare doughs, batters, and other baking mixtures, creams and frostings according to established recipes.

Baking :

  • Operate ovens and baking equipment to bake products to specifications, adjusting temperatures and times as necessary.
  • Decorating :

  • Create visually appealing desserts by decorating them with frostings, creams, and other edible items such as chocolate.   Quality Control : Monitor and ensure the quality and consistency of baked goods, making adjustments to recipes or processes as needed.
  • Inventory Management :

  • Track and manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ordering and restocking as needed to maintain production levels.
  • Cleaning and Sanitation :

  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including regular cleaning of baking equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Packaging :

  • Package finished products appropriately for sale or distribution, ensuring presentation meets company standards.
  • Record Keeping :

  • Document ingredient usage, inventory levels, and any issues or adjustments made during the baking process.
  • QUALIFICATIONS 3+ Years of Baking / Pastry Industry Experience Preferred Pastry / Culinary Certificate, Diploma or Degree is Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required Proven experience as a baker, preferably in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of baking techniques and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Physical stamina to handle long hours and perform manual tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively during nighttime hours, starting in the evening and finishing early in the morning.
  • Food Safe Handling Certified COMPENSATION $22 - $25 / hr. commensurate with Experience and Educational Background WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a retail / restaurant, commercial kitchen environment.
  • POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is an Hourly, Part Time Position.
  • Typical shifts will be early mornings 3-5 days a week and 1 – 2 full days, based on business needs.
  • Schedule based on operating hours and business needs.
  • BENEFITS :

  • Competitive salary Employee discounts Opportunities for professional development Powered by JazzHR
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