Head Baker + Decorator (63202) -Ooh La La Cupcakes + Cakes

Overview

Position: Head baker + Decorator
Employer details Ooh La La Cupcakes + Cakes
Job details
• Location1391A Hillside Avenue Victoria, BC V8T 2B3
• Work location On site
• Salary 22.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Flexible hours, Morning, Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
• Vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3499959
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
• Bake shop
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Creating daily and weekly production schedules ● Ensuring recipes are followed, ingredients are accurately measured and mixed, and each item is baked to perfection ● Ensuring signature and custom cupcakes and cakes are decorated as per the order forms; asking questions if needed ● Ensuring each product leaving the kitchen meets our high standards of freshness and appearance; spot checking and tasting for consistency, flavour and texture every day ● Ensuring all orders are accurately completed, clearly labeled and ready for pick-up or delivery; communicate any specific details with the Retail Team; this is especially important on Fridays so that the Saturday orders have no errors ● Creating custom fondant or other unique decor as required ● Ensuring that all of the baking and decorating supplies in containers and the flours/sugars/cocoa bins are replenished and advising the Bakery Manager what supplies need to be ordered ● Ensuring that the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning is completed by all staff as per the checklists ● Recording the fridge, freezer and dishwasher temperatures daily; testing the sanitizer ● Receiving and checking food orders and supplies from vendors upon delivery; advise the Bakery Manager of any irregularities or errors
● Advising the Bakery Manager and Owner of any equipment malfunctions, damage or other issues in the kitchen ● Coordinating at least 2 videos are made of decorating each week – ideally 1 cupcake and 1 cake order ● Suggesting and creating new feature cupcakes and product ideas ● Other duties to support the Owner when the Bakery Manager is away
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
• Gluten-free
• Vegan
Food specialties
• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Cake decorating
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
Benefits
Financial benefits
• Gratuities
Other benefits
• Free parking available
How to apply
In person
1391A Hillside Avenue Victoria, BC V8T 2B3 Between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM