Cake Baker / Decorator

Cake Baker / Decorator Waltham Abbey, England

Secret Essence Cake Boutique
Full Time Waltham Abbey, England 9.5 - 10.5 GBP HOURLY Today
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Secret Essence Cake Boutique is a new bakery / café opening in February 2023, in the heart of Waltham Abbey, Essex.

We are looking for an experienced hardworking and passionate Cake Baker / Decorator to join our team.

You will be working towards producing the highest-quality baked goods. You will be required to work with buttercream, ganache and fondant. You must have knowledge of food Health & Safety practices, making sure these are adhered to at all times, including cleanliness, food handling and safe storage.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to follow instructions and be able to bake a selection of cakes, cupcakes, brownies, macaroons and pastries Ability to decorate a range of items to a high standard including Wedding cakes, Birthday & Celebration Cakes, Desserts & more
  • Covering cakes and novelty cakes to a professional finish including icing and piping, carving, modelling and more
  • Preparing filings, mixes and frosting
  • Work alongside directors in creating new recipes and designs
  • Stock control and general kitchen duties
  • Supervising and directing team members (In absence of managers)
  • Occasional Front of house order taking
  • Maintaining Stock rotation and general kitchen duties
  • Responsible for updating HACCP records
  • Preparing & packaging online orders for collection
  • Ensure kitchen and working areas are kept clean at all times

Requirement:

  • Must have at least 1-2 years experience as a cake baker / decorator in a professional kitchen
  • Willingness to learn and have a good work ethic
  • Hardworking and trustworthy individual
  • Attention to detail and working to deadlines in a fast past environment
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and also work well as part of a team
  • Physical fit to carry heavy sacks of flour and Mid/heavy duty equipment (Mixers and Bowls)
  • Must be flexible with working hours including overtime in busier seasons
  • Have a high levels of cleanliness and organisational skills.
  • Must obtain Food Hygiene level 2 Qualification (Including Allergens & Covid Safety Certificate)
  • Must have right to work in the UK

Language:

English (Required) Must have good level of reading and writing in english

Qualifications

  • baking / Decorating: 2 years (Required)

Shift:

8am - 5/6pm

Full time: 5-6 days/week (Mondays- Saturday)

What We Offer:

  • Yearly company social events
  • Employee discounts
  • Staff Snacks and Drinks
  • Staff Uniform
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • pension scheme

Before applying please make sure you have the ability to commute daily to Waltham Abbey, Essex due to early shift start times and occasional late shift finishing times.

Please note we will require references before start date.

Please attach examples of your work to your application &/or send over your baking Instagram/facebook page.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50-£10.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Waltham Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Cake Baker / Decorator
Expected start date: 06/02/2023

Cake Baker / Decorator
Secret Essence Cake Boutique

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