Apprentice Cake Maker and Decorator

A standard shift will include:

Preparing orders i.e. cupcakes ordered in store or on the online shop Stocking up the shop cabinet Preparing cream and filling to set Cakery recipes Building up cakes, weighing out filling and covering in the correct finish Make 2D and 3D decorations from sugar paste Serving customers in the shop and on the phone Washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy and clean Stocking up products, boards and boxes, disposing of rubbish and recycling

Training:

Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

During your apprenticeship, a dedicated hospitality specialist will support you in your studies by visiting you in the workplace every month, alongside this you will have access to an electronic portfolio to record your apprenticeship evidence Work will appoint a mentor to coach you, and we will invite you into college for specialist skills days approximately 6 times. At The Cakery you will be trained by a manager following a set plan. Learning a task, then practicing the task until you are confident to do it alone, we assess each task weekly We will push you to get trained up as soon as possible so you are working along the rest of the team at The Cakery standard. The rest of the team will mentor and support you The apprenticeship will last a year and if successful and happy you will be offered a full or part time job depending on yours and the business requirements We want the apprentice to become part of the team permanently

Training Outcome:
The role after the apprenticeship will be a Cake maker and decorator ideally full time

Employer Description:
The Cakery Leamington has been based in Regent Grove, Leamington Spa for over 15 years. We are a team of 8 working across 2 sites on the same street. The Cakery makes cakes for every occasion ranging from cupcakes as a lunch time treat to 7 tier wedding cakes. The business has gone from strength to strength and now we are expanding into the shop next door so we can offer even more options to our customer. We pride ourselves on offering the best looking and tasting cakes with a simple and professional ordering process. We are a very busy friendly team looking for someone to learn the skills of a cake maker and decorator with the long-term aim of work in the profession and at The Cakery long term.

Working Hours :
Tuesday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Every other Saturday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Food safety