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cake shop experience

*. Planning & Preparation

Reviewing Orders: Check customer orders for custom cakes, special events, and daily stock needs.

Ingredient Preparation: Measure and prepare ingredients for cakes, fillings, frostings, and decorations.

Inventory Check: Monitor ingredient levels and communicate with management to order supplies.

2. Baking

Mixing Batter: Follow specific recipes to mix cake batters (e.g., sponge, chocolate, red velvet).

Operating Equipment: Use mixers, ovens, and other baking tools safely and efficiently.

Baking Cakes: Time and temperature control is key—bake cakes evenly and thoroughly.

Monitoring Quality: Ensure consistency in texture, flavor, and appearance.

3. Cake Assembly & Decoration

Cooling & Trimming: Cool cakes properly and trim them for even stacking.

Filling & Layering: Add fillings like ganache, fruit, or buttercream between layers.

Icing & Frosting: Apply smooth coatings using buttercream, fondant, or ganache.

Decorating: Use piping, edible flowers, toppers, sprinkles, and themed decorations. May involve custom designs for weddings, birthdays, and events.

4. Quality Control

Tasting & Testing: Regularly test recipes for consistency and flavor.

Visual Inspection: Check for flaws in decoration or presentation.

Freshness Maintenance: Rotate products and manage shelf life.

5. Customer Interaction (sometimes)

Custom Orders: Discuss cake themes, flavors, and dietary needs with clients.

Presentation: Help with setting up display cases or packaging cakes beautifully.

6. Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning Equipment: Maintain cleanliness of mixers, ovens, and utensils.

Sanitizing Work Area: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Waste Management: Dispose of scraps and expired goods responsibly.

7. Innovation & Development

New Recipes: Experiment with new flavors and decoration styles.

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