Cake Decorator / Pastry Assistant
- Growth Opportunities: We recognize and reward talent—advance your career with us!
- Industry Leader: Be part of one of the most renowned bakeries in the DC area known for quality and innovation.
- Positive Workplace Culture: Enjoy a friendly and supportive environment that values your input and ideas.
- Family-Owned Business: Be part of a welcoming, family-run bakery where relationships matter more than corporate hierarchies.
Why Join Us?
Classic Bakery is one of the most celebrated and beloved bakeries in the DC area, specializing in custom cakes, pastries, cookies, and other baked goods. We pride ourselves on our rich history, creative artistry, and commitment to quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about bringing joy to every customer's special occasion.
We are looking for a talented and creative Cake Decorator / Pastry Chef to join our team. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your creativity and skills will help create show-stopping cakes and delicious pastries. If you have a love for baking and a flair for design, we’d love to meet you!
Qualifications :
- 2+ years cake decorating experience preferred
- Have experience working with Fondant, cream, and cake decorator duties.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to delegate responsibilities for maximum efficiency.
- Experience with French pastries as well as other international pastries and baked goods.
- Manage daily production and identify product shortages to keep products consistently fresh and in stock.
- Assist in prepping and developing seasonal menus and products.
- Have strong leadership skills and work well under pressure.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Ability to multi-task.
Duties:
- Report to Lead Cake Decorator for assistance in cake icing, cake decorating, fondant decor, and assistance in pastry production.
- Assist in all pastry production both for daily stock and special dessert orders.
- Manage and assist in development of daily, seasonal, and special order offerings.
- Maintain and take inventory of ingredients and stock to ensure consistent stock and availability of products.
- Maintain and constantly keep work area clean and up to food safety standards.
- Use food preparation equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, etc.
- Report to work as scheduled on time, in uniform, and ready to be productive.
- Maintain a professional and productive relationship with coworkers.
- Schedule pastry and baking production to ensure constant freshness and organization.
*up to full Moving and relocation costs covered. Employee will receive $1,500 signing bonus after 90 days of continued employment.
Great Benefits!
Job Type: Part-Time/Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Anniversary bonus
- Hourly pay
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Saturday and/or Sunday?
Experience:
- Cake Decorating: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gaithersburg, MD 20877: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
