Culinary Internship/Externship Opportunity

Job Description

About company
SusieCakes is a bakery that specializes in old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites, aiming to evoke childhood memories. Their bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars, all baked from scratch on-site daily using the freshest and finest ingredients. Their signature Celebration Cake is a beloved birthday staple. SusieCakes strives to blend the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern neighborhood bakery. Their core purpose is “Connecting through Celebration” with their team members, guests, and community. The bakeries are lively and bustling, staffed by genuinely friendly individuals who possess a strong sense of hospitality. Team members are empowered to make days better and understand the importance of their daily work, fostering connections with guests and each other that set SusieCakes apart.

Job description

This is a Culinary Internship/Externship Opportunity at SusieCakes, designed for individuals currently enrolled in a baking & pastry program or a culinary-focused certification program. It is a semester-long, hands-on program structured to meet culinary program requirements, help participants develop their skills, and provide valuable insight into business operations while offering the opportunity to connect with the Executive Team. Important Note: Housing is not provided for this program.

The internship involves assisting in culinary operations, with tasks primarily aligned with a Pastry Baker Assistant role, managing and producing a wide variety of baked goods alongside other culinary team members.

Responsibilities:
• Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to established recipes.
• Efficiently mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products as applicable.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored in strict adherence to all required food safety code standards.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and effectively.

Benefits & Perks:
• Flexible work schedule.
• Free non-slip shoes annually.
• Birthday month Paid Time Off (PTO) with a complimentary cake.
• Company holidays off, including Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation time.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Sick Time.
• Referral Program.
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance.
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave.
• Generous 50% discount on all SusieCakes desserts.

Qualifications:
• Experience: One year of previous culinary experience is preferred, with strong preference for pastry/baking experience.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in cross-functional roles, including both front-of-house and back-of-house as needed.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.
• Education: A culinary degree is preferred, but a High school diploma or GED is required.
• Language Skills: Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Physical Requirements:
• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to taste products for quality assurance, including but not limited to buttercreams, cakes and cupcakes/batter, cookie dough, and other recipes as assigned.