Lead Pastry Baker FT

Department: BOH

Location: Austin, TX

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SusieCakes is hiring for a Lead Baker/Decorator at our production location in Austin!

We are seeking someone that has a passion for the baking & cake decorating, leading a team, and is looking to grow their career. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, PTO, 401k and much more!

Pay is $18-19/HR + tips ($2-4/HR)

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Predictable schedule - Day shifts!

• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year-s Day)

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Vacation, 401k, FSA

• Paid Sick Time

• Referral Program

• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

• Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts!

  The pastry baker lead assists in the culinary operations by leading the teams with managing the production schedule, supporting & developing the culinary teams, and inspiring a fun work environment.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members

• Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.

• Lead team in production of custom baked goods. Develop and trains skills in mixing, baking, building, decorating and inscribing products

• Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion

• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards

• Operations focused: Operate and maintain bakery equipment, manage product inventory levels, and guest orders. Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales

  BENEFITS & PERSK:

• Flexible work schedule

• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year-s Day)

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Vacation, 401k, FSA

• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

• Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred

• Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment

• Ability to work in multiple Regional and/or Market locations

• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs

• Must have reliable transportation

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead

• Able to stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned.

  EDUCATION:

• Culinary degree preferred

• High school diploma or GED

  LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

  OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

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