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Holiday Market

Baker/Cake Decorator

Royal Oak, MI

$16/hr

Cake Decorator/Baker Holiday Market is seeking entry level Cake Decorators and experienced Bakers with a minimum of 2 years of experience. This is a fast-paced position in a high production bakery.

Dunkin

Cake Decorator

West Covina, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Baker / Cake Decorator Reports To : Restaurant Manager Overview: Becoming a cake decorator with us is an excellent opportunity to build your current decorating skills and show off your talent. We do ...

Dunkin

Cake Decorator

El Monte, CA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Baker / Cake Decorator Reports To : Restaurant Manager Overview: Becoming a cake decorator with us is an excellent opportunity to build your current decorating skills and show off your talent. We do ...

SusieCakes

Pastry Baker/Cake Decorator

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Pastry Bakery / Cake Decorator: Shifts may begin as early as 5:00 AM If you have specific scheduling needs or questions, please connect directly with the hiring manager. We're happy to work with you ...

Paris Baguette

Baker / Cake Decorator

Austin, TX · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

And why our bakers, cakers, sandwich team members and baristas go further every day to perfect ... CAKE DECORATOR : WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR Our Cake Team Members are true masters of their crafts. The ...

Paris Baguette

Baker / Cake Decorator

Austin, TX · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

And why our bakers, cakers, sandwich team members and baristas go further every day to perfect ... CAKE DECORATOR : WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR Our Cake Team Members are true masters of their crafts. The ...

Pro Food Systems, Inc

Cake Decorator

Fulton, MO · On-site

$15.50 - $17/hr

Looking for a cake decorating, bakery, or food service opportunity in Fulton, MO? As a Cake Decorator, you'll create beautifully decorated baked goods, provide outstanding customer service, and help ...

Moser's

Cake Decorator

Fulton, MO · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Looking for a cake decorating, bakery, or food service opportunity in Fulton, MO? As a Cake Decorator, you'll create beautifully decorated baked goods, provide outstanding customer service, and help ...

Moser's

Cake Decorator

Fulton, MO · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Looking for a cake decorating, bakery, or food service opportunity in Fulton, MO? As a Cake Decorator, you'll create beautifully decorated baked goods, provide outstanding customer service, and help ...

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Baker Cake Decorators are professionals who specialize in creating and decorating cakes and other baked goods. They combine baking skills with artistic techniques to design visually appealing and delicious cakes for various occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations. Their work involves preparing batters, baking cakes, making frostings, and applying intricate decorations using tools like piping bags, fondant, and edible paints. Attention to detail, creativity, and knowledge of food safety are essential in this role. Many Baker Cake Decorators work in bakeries, pastry shops, or operate their own businesses.

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To thrive as a Baker Cake Decorator, you need strong baking knowledge, artistic ability, and attention to detail, usually supported by culinary training or a relevant certificate. Familiarity with commercial baking equipment, fondant tools, piping bags, and food safety certifications is typically required. Creativity, patience, and excellent customer service skills help you stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial to producing high-quality, visually appealing cakes that meet customer expectations and support business success.

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CredentialsFood safety certifications, decorating skillsCulinary degree, pastry training
Work EnvironmentBakery, specialty cake shopsRestaurants, hotels, bakeries
Industry UsageFocus on cake decoration and bakingBroader pastry and dessert preparation

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Baker/Cake Decorator

Royal Oak, MI

Holiday Market
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$16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Cake Decorator/Baker

Job description

Holiday Market is seeking entry level Cake Decorators and experienced Bakers with a minimum of 2 years of experience. This is a fast-paced position in a high production bakery. We are looking for full-time and part-time employees. Pay starts at $16/hour and ranges based on experience.

A portfolio of decorated cakes is required to apply for a designer position along with a bench test.

Cake Decorator/Baker Responsibilities

  • Mixing, preparing, and baking pastries.
  • Making sure orders are prepared correctly and efficiently.
  • Making sure all baked goods needed for orders are always on hand.
  • Recommend new recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten free and current trends).
  • Producing our vegan dessert line.
  • Tracking food supply inventory and informing management when an order needs to be placed.

Cake Decorator/Baker Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to read and follow recipes.
  • Good organizational skills and multitasking.
  • Must be able to adhere to health and safety regulations. Servsafe certification is recommended.
  • Must have schooling or be actively enrolled in a culinary arts program OR have 1 or more years of experience in a cake producing bakery.
  • Ability to read and follow recipes.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Must be able to work 1 weekend day and some holidays.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to 8 hours.
  • Must be 18+.

Advancement:

  • Start off with strong pay.
  • 90-day review with the expectation of wage increase
  • We train you to increase your value.
  • When you create more value – we pay you more.

Benefits:

  • Full time or part time positions available
  • Pay starting at $16.00/ hour and ranging based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available for full time employees and their dependents on the first of the month following 60 days.
  • 401K with 3% employer match available after 1 year
  • 10% Employee Discount on groceries

Lifestyle:

  • Only morning and mid-day shifts – no late nights
  • Saturday or Sunday off PLUS one other weekday
  • 40-45 hours per week

Love Your Job:

  • High quality equipment
  • Use of premium ingredients
  • Decorate amazing looking cakes
  • Dishwashers: you cook, we clean
  • Variety of food, always changing
  • Voted the BEST place to buy a cake

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Hourly pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Royal Oak, MI 48067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Hourly pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

  • Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Royal Oak, MI 48067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

What once started as a small neighborhood butcher shop and specialty store in 1954, grew each year, aisle by aisle, from our loyal customers' requests. Started by Tom and Janet Violante, Holiday Market focuses on high quality products coupled with friendly neighborhood service. From a 2,500 square feet to now 60,000 square feet, we’ve always preserved our initial focus on quality and service. Over the years the Violante children, Tom Jr. and Gina Mangold, along with her husband Craig, have overseen the growth that has led Holiday Market to be voted one of the best markets in Metro Detroit, year after year.