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Experienced Baker & Cake Decorator

Part-time

The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

Cambridge, MAPart-time$22–25/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Safe Handling Certified

Job overview

The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is hiring an Experienced Baker & Cake Decorator. The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is seeking an experienced baker to join their new café and bakery. The role involves preparing, baking, decorating, and finishing a variety of pastries and desserts, with a focus on maintaining high standards of product quality and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent piping skills and may have experience with laminated doughs.

Key focus areas include Measure and mix ingredients accurately to prepare doughs, batters, and other baking mixtures, creams and frostings according to established recipes, Operate ovens and baking equipment to bake products to specifications, adjusting temperatures and times as necessary, and Create visually appealing desserts by decorating them with frostings, creams, and other edible items such as chocolate.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and Food Safe Handling Certified. Important skills include Baking Techniques, Work Independently, Organizational Skills, and Attention To Detail. Preferred (not required): Piping Skills, Laminated Doughs, Croissants, and Measure And Mix Ingredients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Piping SkillsLaminated DoughsCroissantsMeasure and Mix IngredientsOperate OvensBaking Equipment OperationDecorating DessertsQuality ControlInventory ManagementCleaning and SanitationPackagingRecord KeepingBaking TechniquesWork IndependentlyOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent3+ Years of Baking/Pastry Industry ExperiencePastry/Culinary Certificate, Diploma or DegreeProven Experience as a BakerPhysical StaminaAbility to Work Nighttime HoursFood Safe Handling Certified

Full 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 Certified

COMPENSATION

  • $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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