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Bread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator - Flushing, NY

85C Bakery Cafe

Flushing, NY • On-site

$18.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Bread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator - Flushing, NY

Salary Range $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Entry Level

Description

Weekend Availability Required

Do you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in creating quality products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? At 85°C Bakery Cafe, our Bread Bakers, Cake Decorators, and Separators are at the heart of what we do, creating the fresh breads, beautifully decorated cakes, and high-quality bakery products that have made us a globally recognized bakery brand.

Why Join 85°C Bakery Cafe?

We believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for long-term career growth. Team members enjoy:

  • Free meal during scheduled shifts
  • 20% employee discount while off duty
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Accelerated career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive training and development
  • Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, every loaf of bread, every beautifully decorated cake, and every carefully prepared product reflects our commitment to quality. Join our team and become part of a company where craftsmanship, teamwork, and growth are valued every day.

If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we'd love to have you join our team.

What You'll Do

Depending on your assigned position, you'll be responsible for producing and preparing high-quality bakery products while maintaining our commitment to food safety, consistency, and exceptional quality.

Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to job role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products while following established production procedures.
  • Decorate cakes with precision while maintaining presentation and consistency standards (Cake Decorator).
  • Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale (Separator).
  • Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
  • Properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
  • Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
  • Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
  • Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
  • Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
  • Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
  • Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification (where required).
  • Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part time employees, 32 hours per for full time employees.
  • Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent physical activity, including:

  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Repetitive hand and wrist movements while preparing bakery products.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Working around hot ovens, bakery equipment, and temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Apply today and start building your future with 85°C Bakery Cafe!

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