Baker​/Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator/Baker

Holiday Market is seeking entry level Cake Decorators and experienced Bakers with a minimum of 2 years of experience. This is a fast-paced position in a high production bakery. We are looking for full-time and part-time employees. Pay starts at $16/hour and ranges based on experience.

A portfolio of decorated cakes is required to apply for a designer position along with a bench test.

• Mixing, preparing, and baking pastries.
• Making sure orders are prepared correctly and efficiently.
• Making sure all baked goods needed for orders are always on hand.
• Recommend new recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten free and current trends).
• Producing our vegan dessert line.
• Tracking food supply inventory and informing management when an order needs to be placed.

• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Good organizational skills and multitasking.
• Must be able to adhere to health and safety regulations. Servsafe certification is recommended.
• Must have schooling or be actively enrolled in a culinary arts program OR have 1 or more years of experience in a cake producing bakery.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work 1 weekend day and some holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to 8 hours.
• Must be 18+.

• Start off with strong pay.
• 90-day review with the expectation of wage increase
• We train you to increase your value.
• When you create more value – we pay you more.

• Full time or part time positions available
• Pay starting at $16.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available for full‑time employees and their dependents on the first of the month following 60 days.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match available after 1 year
• 10% Employee Discount on groceries
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program
• Store discount

• Only morning and mid-day shifts – no late nights
• Saturday or Sunday off PLUS one other weekday
• 40-45 hours per week

• High quality equipment
• Use of premium ingredients
• Decorate amazing looking cakes
• Dishwashers: you cook, we clean
• Variety of food, always changing
• Voted the BEST place to buy a cake

Job type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Must be able to commute to Royal Oak, MI 48067 and willing to relocate before starting work.

What once started as a small neighborhood butcher shop and specialty store in 1954, grew each year, aisle by aisle, from our loyal customers' requests. Started by Tom and Janet Violante, Holiday Market focuses on high quality products coupled with friendly neighborhood service. From a 2,500 square feet to now 60,000 square feet, we’ve always preserved our initial focus on quality and service.

Over the years the Violante children, Tom Jr. and Gina Mangold, along with her husband Craig, have overseen the growth that has led Holiday Market to be voted one of the best markets in Metro Detroit, year after year.