Zingermans Bakehouse is hiring a Cake Decorator. This is a full-time position on our team creating handcrafted cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to be enjoyed on occasions of all types and sizes.

What does the job pay?
The starting pay is $17.00 per hour. Starting pay is negotiable with demonstrated experience.

Who are we?
We are a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafs and restaurants in southeastern Michigan as well as selling to Zingerman's Mail Order, who ships our baked goods everywhere in the United States. We are dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best breads, pastries and cakes we can imagine. We are real artisan bakers, meaning we use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make our food.

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?
Availability:
8 hour shifts; typical start times between 5 am-8 am with occasional optional later shiftsAvailable to work up to 40 hours per week; occasional overtime may be requestedWeekend availability required

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
Assemble and ice undecorated cakesDecorate cakes; piping, and inscribingCreate fondant decorationsDecorate and package cookiesPackage cakes and cake slicesPrepare customer orders for deliveryLabel productsSort orders by productLearn to deliver custom cakes; includes loading/unloading, transporting, and on-site set-upMaintain all food safety and sanitation guidelinesAble to work well on a team and contribute in a group settingAble to provide customer service (internally and externally) as taught in our required Art of Selling Great Service class (things like smiling, saying hello, going direct with conflict, providing excellent service, etc.)Able to receive constructive feedback both in the moment informally and through our formal process

Physical Requirements:
Standing, lifting, bending for the duration of an 8-hour shift in the space providedAble to manage differing levels of noise, without the use of headphones (we don't wear anything over our ears for safety purposes)Able to lift up to 50 poundsRepetitive motionFine manipulation of fingers and hands

Success Patterns and Desired Characteristics:
Exhibits a desire to learnHigh energy levelPositive attitudeGood interpersonal skillsWorks with a sense of urgency and enjoys a fast-paced environmentEnjoys working on a teamStrong attention to detailTakes pride in accuracyGood follow-through skillsAble to follow through with verbal instructionsAble to read and follow written recipesAble to understand systemsExcellent attendance and punctualityFlexibility with scheduleAble to arrive on time

Are there any benefits or perks?
Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program after 90 days of service401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are metPaid trainingPaid lunch breaksPaid time offFree access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents

Fun Additional Benefits!
Up to 5 free loaves of bread each weekUp to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse$1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch25% reimbursement for massagesDiscounts at local businessesA discount card for Zingerman's businesses after completion of orientation requirements

What's the hiring process like?
You can expect to hear from us within a few days of submitting your application either by email or phone. If selected, you may receive a phone interview, an in-person interview, and/or a skills test (working interview). From there, you will hear from us to either offer you a position or let you know we are moving forward with other candidates. Our goal is to keep you informed along the way!