Cake Decorator - Cardiff-by-the-Sea, United States - VG Donut and Bakery

Description

Cake & Cookie Decorator

VG Donut & Bakery located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea is hiring a
FULL-TIME cake and cookie decorator with a solid foundation in buttercream cake design and royal icing cookie décor to join our talented decorator team.

The decorator team is responsible for final prep and production of a large volume of desserts and decorating custom cakes, wedding cakes, sugar cookies and cupcakes.

All baking is handled by baking team.

Experience required. Position requires both Saturday and Sunday availability.

Best known for delicious donuts, VGs also offers cakes for all occasions, including weddings, and a large variety of pastries, cookies, bread, and desserts.

A locals' favorite since 1969, VGs is consistently ranked among San Diego's best bakeries.


Job responsibilities include:

• Willingness to learn and rotate through any decorator work task throughout scheduled shift, from setting up bakery dessert cases to custom wedding cake decoration
• Learn and accurately use VG bakery methods and recipes for the final production of all bakery desserts including cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, brownies and bars, dessert pastries, pies and more
• Follow verbal and written instructions, formulas, and schedules to produce consistent results every time
• The decoration of both standard bakery dessert items and custom orders
• Must be able to accurately execute customer orders, including following design instructions and matching color references
• Familiarity and competent use of professional decorator equipment, including air spray and projector machines
• Excellent timemanagement skills
• Strictly adhere to food safety and sanitization practices
• Thoroughly clean workstations and equipment

Job requirements:

• Minimum 2 years cake decorating experience in a
  commercial kitchen preferred but will consider applicants with less experience based on talent
• Must be able to work both Saturdays and Sundays
• Committed to quality and consistency
• Reliable and punctual with regular attendance
• Physical requirements include, frequent walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching overhead and ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 lbs. throughout shift daily and push/pull up to 100 pounds
• You must have legal working status in the U.S.
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Maintain clean and neat appearance in compliance with our dress code policy

What we are looking for:

• Creative with eye for design details
• A positive attitude, a desire to learn and ability to rise to challenges
• Selfdriven and assumes responsibility for assigned tasks
• Hard working, detail oriented and focused
• Ability to work with a sense urgency in a fastpaced setting while maintaining quality and consistency
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in a team environment but also independently
• Able to follow company policies, procedures and sanitation and cleaning guidelines
• Open availability, including weekends and certain holidays, and the flexibility to adjust hours and/or workdays as needed

Compensation, benefits & perks:

• Base pay ranges $18 $22 per hour, depending on experience
• Employee discount
• Free meal while at work
• Company holidays off (New Year's Day, Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 2526)
• Medical insurance for 30+ hours per week employees
• Paid vacation for fulltime employees beginning on first anniversary
• Retirement plan with employer match

To apply, please submit resume and portfolio to the attention to the hiring manager, Sarah.

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• The scheduled shift for this fulltime position is 6 AM 2:30 PM and requires both Saturday and Sunday availability. Are you available Tuesdays through Sundays 6AM 2:30 PM?

Experience:

- commercial cake decorating: 2 years (required)
- commercial cookie decorating: 2 years (required)


Ability to Commute:

• CardiffbytheSea, CA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• CardiffbytheSea, CA 92007: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person