R & D Specialist

We're Singapore's homegrown E-commerce bakery, and we aim to make a million people happy with our bakes.

If you're looking to work in a modern kitchen, you're at the right place. Here, our artisans build customised cakes, we make celebrations extra special. We're that friend that will always make your day.

We have a strong startup culture. We work hard, we play hard. We don't gossip. We don't boss people around. We make mistakes but we keep ourselves accountable. We constantly review our work and ask ourselves how something can be done better. We communicate a lot and we solve problems together. We are resilient - both physically and mentally.

Sounds like you You may very well fit into the company as one of us!

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Cake Assembly:

Stacking: Assist in assembling multi-layer cakes, including leveling, filling, and stacking layers to create a stable and visually appealing cake.

Crumb Coating: Apply a thin layer of frosting (crumb coat) to seal in crumbs and prepare the cake for final decoration.

2. Cake Decorating:

Piping Techniques: Learn and apply various piping techniques for borders, flowers, and other decorative elements using different types of icing and piping tips.

Fondant Work: Assist in covering cakes with fondant, and assembling fondant decorations such as flowers, figures, or custom designs.

Smoothing and Finishing: Apply final layers of frosting or fondant to achieve a smooth, professional finish on cakes. Use tools to ensure even surfaces and clean edges.

3. Design Implementation:

Design Replication: Follow specific design instructions and templates to replicate custom cake designs as requested by customers or for special events.

Creativity: Contribute ideas and suggestions for new designs and decoration techniques, while adhering to the bakery's style and standards.

4. Quality Control:

Inspection: Review cakes for visual and structural quality, ensuring they meet the bakery's standards before they are packaged or delivered.

Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to decorations or assembly to correct any issues or to enhance the overall appearance of the cake.

5. Preparation and Setup:

Tool Organization: Set up and organize decorating tools and equipment, including piping bags, tips, spatulas, and molds.

Ingredient Handling: Assist in preparing and handling decorating ingredients, such as buttercream, fondant, and edible decorations.

6. Sanitation and Safety:

Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment. Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination.

Health and Safety: Adhere to safety procedures when handling equipment and ingredients to ensure a safe working environment.

7. Team Collaboration:

Communication: Work closely with other team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and effective problem-solving.

Support: Provide support to other decorators and bakers as needed, including assisting with additional tasks during busy periods.

You know you are suitable if you:

• Are a driven, hard and efficient worker, and you're willing to learn
• A diploma/degree in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts is advantageous, or have handled fondant/clay before
• Effective communication skills.

Website:

https://bobthebakerboy.com/