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Flour Bakery + Cafe

Cake Decorator

Boston, MA

$17 - $19/hr

Exhibit proficiency of all cake decorating shift tasks, including but not exclusive of: * decorating large volumes of one of our 5-6 different cake types daily (carrot cakes, vanilla birthday cake ...

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Cake Decorator

Boston, MA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Exhibit proficiency of all cake decorating shift tasks, including but not exclusive of: * decorating large volumes of one of our 5-6 different cake types daily (carrot cakes, vanilla birthday cake ...

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How much do carrot cake jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for carrot cake in the United States is $13.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Carrot Cake Baker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Carrot Cake Baker, you need expertise in baking techniques, recipe formulation, and food safety, typically supported by culinary training or experience in pastry arts. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, measurement tools, and inventory management systems is common in this role. Attention to detail, creativity, and time management are essential soft skills for producing consistently high-quality baked goods. These skills ensure delicious, visually appealing cakes that meet customer expectations and maintain kitchen efficiency.

What is the difference between Carrot Cake vs Pastry Chef?

AspectCarrot CakePastry Chef
CredentialsBasic baking skills, possibly culinary certificationProfessional culinary degree or pastry certification
Work EnvironmentBakery, cafe, or restaurant kitchenHigh-end bakery, restaurant, or hotel pastry kitchen
Industry UsageCommonly used in casual and specialty bakeriesUsed in fine dining, luxury hotels, and patisseries
Job FocusMaking specific baked goods like carrot cakeCreating a variety of pastries and desserts

While both roles involve baking, a Carrot Cake primarily focuses on preparing a specific dessert, whereas a Pastry Chef has a broader skill set for creating diverse pastries and desserts in professional settings. The Pastry Chef typically requires formal culinary training and works in more upscale environments, while a Carrot Cake may be made by bakers with basic skills in various bakery settings.

What are the most common challenges faced by pastry chefs when preparing carrot cake in a professional kitchen?

Pastry chefs often find that maintaining consistent moisture and texture in carrot cake can be challenging, especially when baking in large batches. Achieving the right balance of spices and sweetness is also crucial to ensure the cake appeals to a wide range of customers. Additionally, decorating carrot cakes with cream cheese frosting requires precision, as the frosting can become too soft in warm kitchen environments. Collaboration with other kitchen staff is essential to manage baking schedules and ingredient inventory, ensuring the cake is served fresh and meets presentation standards.

What is carrot cake?

Carrot cake is a moist, sweet dessert made primarily with grated carrots mixed into the batter. The carrots add both flavor and moisture, resulting in a tender crumb. Commonly, carrot cake includes ingredients like nuts, cinnamon, and sometimes pineapple or raisins. It is often topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making it a popular choice for celebrations and gatherings.
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Cake Decorator

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Boston, MA

$17 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Cake Decorator / Finisher - Breadquarters - 1 Design Center Place, Boston, MA
Do you love working in a bustling kitchen with a great team environment?
Are you a fanatic about baking and making perfect pastries?
If so, we have the opportunity for you! Flour Bakery + Cafe is now hiring for a production baker with a CAKE DECORATING FOCUS at our state of the art Big Kitchen in the Seaport!
This is a full-time position with potential to grow with Flour Bakery. Bakers have the opportunity to work every station to get a well-rounded perspective on the pastry operations in the bakery.
The shift time for this position is generally 12pm-10pm and generally consists of 4 shifts per week including the flexibility to work weekend shifts.
Day-to-day Performance Expectations:
  • Arrive at work for your scheduled shift on time (Flour time = 5 minutes early!)
  • Help to maintain an overall positive team environment
  • Provide open communication with your managers about the bakeries on-goings, changes, the team, and ideas for improvement
  • Maintain proper communication with your fellow team members
  • Demonstrate the ability and self awareness to know when you need your manager or fellow employees to help you
  • Ability to keep calm while trouble-shooting
  • Maintain the Flour standard of quality (MOM test) for all items produced
  • Maintain the organization and sanitation standards of the Flour kitchen
  • Ensure that your station and work areas are clean , tidy and properly set up for the next day before leaving the premises
Cake Decorating Focus Requirements:
Exhibit proficiency of all cake decorating shift tasks, including but not exclusive of:
  • decorating large volumes of one of our 5-6 different cake types daily (carrot cakes, vanilla birthday cake, triple chocolate mousse cakes, midnight chocolate cakes, coconut cakes, boston cream pies plus any seasonal specials we may have!)
  • proficiency with both buttercream and ganache decorating
  • reading order slips for allergen details and ensuring we are checking all orders off as completed
  • consolidating product, FIFO-ing as you are using
  • assisting with putting away finished product
  • lifting/pushing carts or speedracks of up to 50lbs in weight

**Upon proficiency in execution of a focus area, as desired by you, we love being able to cross-train our bakers on as many projects as they are interested in learning and the kitchen is able to accommodate at that time! **
Skills for Qualification:
  • At least 1 year of professional baking experience required
  • You must enjoy a fast paced, high volume kitchen environment, be driven and have self motivation, and an eye for detail.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be well-organized and positive
  • Be extremely enthusiastic about pastry and working as part of a fun-loving team
  • Open availability to work, including weekends and holidays.
  • We ask for a year commitment for this position.

Compensation:This position has an average starting compensation of $17-$19 per hour ($17 per hour + a shared percentage of the sales known as the BOH appreciation, which on average adds around $2 per hour). The starting pay rate for this position is $17, the total pay range is $17-$28.41.
Additional Information:
Flour offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, paid vacation/sick time, and a great staff meal policy. We offer a real commitment to growth both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!