Job Description

Job Title: Cake Decorator

Location : Too Sweet Cakes, Lake Oswego

Job Type : Part-Time to Full-Time Hours

Pay : $21-23/hr + Great Tips

Interview Process: Includes a combination of phone screenings, in-person interviews, and a paid working interview or skills assessment for final candidates.

About Us: Too Sweet Cakes is a high-volume wholesale bakery dedicated to delivering delicious, beautifully decorated cakes and treats. We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and attention to detail in every product we make. If you’re passionate about pastry, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview: The Cake Decorator plays a key role in executing daily orders from the Too Sweet Cakes kitchen. You’ll be responsible for decorating cakes, making French macarons, preparing cake components, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency. Your role will involve leading and collaborating with the team to meet production goals, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. We’re looking for someone with a creative flair, a strong work ethic, and a love for pastry arts!

Job Responsibilities:

• Cake Production: Decorate a variety of cakes, from start to finish, for a high-volume wholesale bakery (hundreds of cakes weekly).
• Macaron & Treat Production : Prepare French macarons and other baked goods, as needed.
• Baking & Decorating Skills : Pipe cupcakes, fill and torte cakes, and make cake batter, buttercream, and fillings to exacting standards.
• Team Leadership : Lead and communicate clearly with the production team. Create structure and establish expectations to ensure smooth operations.
• Production Scheduling : Develop and follow a production schedule for daily needs in the bakery department.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high level of attention to detail while meeting production volume goals and maintaining Too Sweet Cakes' strict quality standards.
• Health & Safety : Comply with all health and safety regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness procedures.
• Organization & Efficiency: Keep an organized, sanitary work environment and ensure proper storage and shelf-life of all products.
• Equipment Use : Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters.
• Production Monitoring : Stay on top of baking processes, adjusting as necessary to maintain quality standards.
• Other Duties: Assist with any other tasks as assigned by the Back of House Manager to ensure business needs are met.

Requirements

• Experience : 3-4 years of cake decorating experience and 1-2 years of management or team-leading experience.

• Pastry Knowledge : Strong understanding of pastry methods, techniques, and industry standards.
• Certification : OHA Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50-75 lbs. occasionally.
• Time Management : Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and precise with a focus on high-quality product output.
• Passion for Pastry: A love for creating exceptional baked goods and an interest in working in a high-quality production environment.
• Flexibility : Open availability and the ability to work weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Tips are great, adding extra to your paycheck!
• Opportunity to be part of a passionate and fun team
• Growth and development within a thriving business
• Eligibility for Benefits on the 1st of the month following 60 days of Full Time employment

How to Apply:

Ready to join the Too Sweet Cakes team? We can’t wait to meet you! Please submit your application along with a brief cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team.

For more information about the bakery, visit our website or follow us on Instagram:

• Website :
• Instagram : @toosweet_cakes

We’re excited to see your passion for pastry come to life at Too Sweet Cakes!

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