Experienced Cake Decorator / Pastry Chef

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Located in Ocala, FL

Experienced Cake Decorator / Pastry Chef

Position: Full-Time Cake Decorator / Pastry Chef
Schedule: Flexible availability between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays
Days Off: Two days off during the week, typically Monday and Tuesday

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Cake Decorator / Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience decorating cakes, baking cakes and cupcakes, preparing desserts, and maintaining daily dessert inventory.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and take ownership of daily responsibilities without extensive training. Our cakes and desserts are generally straightforward, but we need someone who already has the skills, confidence, and experience to produce quality products consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes professionally with attention to detail, presentation, and consistency.
• Bake cakes and cupcakes as needed to maintain product availability.
• Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and other sweet treats.
• Monitor daily inventory and ensure cakes, cupcakes, and desserts are adequately stocked.
• Assess production needs each morning and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Take ownership of multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines and production goals.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Manage time effectively to ensure all daily baking and decorating tasks are completed.
• Work independently while contributing to a positive, productive team environment.
• Assist with specialty desserts, chocolate work, tiered cakes, and other pastry-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cake decorating experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience baking cakes, cupcakes, and preparing desserts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and training.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to recognize production needs and take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Pastry chef experience or additional skills in chocolate work, tiered cakes, and specialty desserts are a plus.

Schedule & Availability

Our operating hours are between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We need someone with open availability who can help cover different shifts based on business needs.

 

Potential shifts include:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM
• Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, as needed

Availability on both Saturdays and Sundays is required. The schedule will include two days off during the week, typically Monday and Tuesday, depending on business needs.

What We’re Looking For

We want a skilled professional who takes pride in their craft, understands the pace of a working bakery, and knows how to keep production moving. The right candidate is proactive, reliable, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks without constant direction.

This position is best suited for someone with existing cake decorating and baking skills who is ready to contribute from day one. We are looking for experience and independence rather than someone who needs to be trained from the ground up.

Compensation

• Full-time position
• Flexible shift assignments based on business needs
• Opportunity to contribute to a variety of baking, decorating, and pastry projects

Interested candidates should be prepared to discuss their cake decorating experience, baking skills, weekend availability, and ability to work a flexible schedule.

 

TO APPLY:

 

Email: Devin.Sweeting@Expresspros.com

Call: 352-867-8055

Come in person: 1005 SW 10th Street, Suite 102, Ocala, FL 34471

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