Culinary Internship/Externship Opportunity

Job Description

About company

SusieCakes is a bakery that specializes in old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites, evoking childhood memories. They bake a wide variety of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars from scratch on-site daily, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Their signature Celebration Cake is a staple for many birthday festivities. SusieCakes aims to blend the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and ambiance of a modern neighborhood bakery. Their core purpose is “Connecting through Celebration,” which guides their interactions with team members, guests, and the community. The bakeries are described as lively and bustling, filled with genuinely friendly people who possess a strong sense of hospitality. Team members are empowered to make a positive impact and are valued for their connections to guests and each other, which distinguishes SusieCakes from other bakeries.

Job Description: Culinary Internship/Externship Opportunity

SusieCakes offers a hands-on internship or externship program specifically designed to meet culinary program requirements. This semester-long program aims to help participants develop their skills while providing opportunities to connect with the Executive Team. It offers valuable insight into the business operations of a successful bakery.

Important Notes:
• Housing is not provided for this program.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a baking & pastry program or a culinary-focused certification program.

The intern/extern will assist in culinary operations, working alongside other culinary team members to manage and produce a variety of baked goods.

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

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

Qualifications:
• One year of previous culinary experience (pastry/baking experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to work in cross-functional roles, including front of house & back of house, as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:
• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Able 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 (e.g., buttercreams, cakes, cupcakes/batter, cookie dough, and other recipes as assigned).

Education:
• Culinary degree preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Language Skills:
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Other:
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.