Experienced Baker & Cake Decorator

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 CertifiedCOMPENSATION

$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

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