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Cake Icer (Full-Time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) profit sharing plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Bakery discounts
rewards program
Referral bonuses

Job Description

Bethel Bakery, founded in 1955, is a highly respected family-owned and operated retail bakery located in Bethel Park, PA. With decades of experience in crafting premium baked goods, the bakery has established itself as a local favorite renowned for quality, tradition, and exceptional customer service. Bethel Bakery takes pride in its heritage of baking, catering to a wide community of customers who seek delight in every bite of their products. Known not only for its delicious baked treats but also for its dedication to creating memorable customer experiences, the bakery fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere where both employees and customers feel like part of a sweet extended family.

The available role is for a full-time Cake Icer position at Bethel Bakery, offering a competitive hourly pay rate of $15.50. The Cake Icer plays an essential role in the bakery's production process by chilling, cutting, filling, assembling, and icing a variety of cakes to meet the bakery’s precise quality standards. This role is pivotal in preparing cakes before they are handed off to the decorating department for the final artistic touches. This position is ideal for an individual passionate about baking and cake decoration who thrives in a fast-paced, team-centered setting. Employees in this role will be working from Monday through Friday with Tuesdays off, operating from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., plus Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Cake Icer will be proficient in working with multiple types of icings, including Bethel Bakery's signature buttercream, chocolate fudge, and whipped cream. Responsibilities also include finishing pastries, cookies, breakfast items, and handling various cake types such as round-layer, sheet, novelty, no-cut, and wedding cakes. This role demands excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail to maintain the high quality expected by Bethel Bakery. The job requires physical stamina as it involves standing for extended periods, lifting trays up to 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and arm motions.

Bethel Bakery fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment and offers comprehensive benefits to its team members. Employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, short-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, paid time off, an employee assistance program, bakery discounts, rewards programs, and referral bonuses. The bakery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring respect and fairness for all applicants and employees. Joining Bethel Bakery means becoming part of a beloved community tradition dedicated to making life sweeter for everyone involved. Those who love baking and want to grow their career in a friendly and dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • ability to stand and actively move throughout your shift
  • ability to lift and carry trays weighing up to 50 pounds
  • frequent use of large and small pastry bags requiring sustained and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions
  • comfortable working around varying temperatures, including heat from ovens and cold from coolers/freezers
  • willingness to learn and accept training
  • reliable and punctual

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous experience in bakery or cake icing preferred but not required
  • knowledge of baking and cake decorating techniques helpful
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail

Job Duties

  • Ice and finish a variety of pastries, cookies, and breakfast items
  • cut, fill, and assemble various cakes
  • ice cakes for orders and store inventory, including customer-ordered, round-layer, sheet, novelty, no-cut, and wedding cakes
  • fluently ice with our signature buttercream icing, chocolate fudge, and whipped cream
  • maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
  • collaborate effectively with team members and decorating department
  • adhere to all food safety and bakery policies

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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