Cake Decorator Job at Citarella - Bronx, Bronx, NY

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  • Citarella - Bronx
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. 

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. 

Role and Responsibilities 

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative   Cake Decorator   with a passion for gourmet pastries and a strong artistic flair. This position requires extensive experience in cake decorating, icing techniques, and high-volume pastry production. The ideal candidate will integrate seamlessly into our pastry team to assist with daily preparation, decoration, and production of both large and small batch pastry items. A strong understanding of scratch baking, precision recipe execution, and consistent quality is essential to maintaining our high standards. 

  • Creatively decorate cakes, tarts, cupcakes, pastries, and special-order items to company standards

  • Assist with preparation and production of all required pastry and bakery items, including parfaits, bars, and cupcakes

  • Produce daily in-house bakery items in accordance with established par levels and production schedules

  • Maintain accurate records of production and spoilage; adjust production levels as necessary

  • Package, weigh, price, and label bakery items for sale

  • Monitor and ensure product freshness, proper rotation, and visual appeal

Important Disclaimer Notice: 

The described functions are among the essential job functions for this position but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

  • Basic understanding of pastry and baking techniques (e.g., creaming, kneading, whipping, portioning)
  • 6-12 months experience with cake decorating
  • Knowledge and use of cake decorating equipment, tools, icings, ingredients etc
  • Hands-on, flexible and highly responsive
  • Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.
  • Team player, able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Effective communication skills in English and Spanish
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Preferred Skills 

  • Basic knowledge of Allergens and Non-Allergens. 
  • Must be able lift 25-50lbs throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to report any other non-inventory issues that may arise.
  • Must be able to withstand different temperatures throughout the shift. Hot and cold.
  • Must be dressed for work. Uniforms will be given to fit the company dress code.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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