Cake Decorator (PT)

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking an experienced and creative Cake Decorator for our gourmet marketplace bakery. This new team member will perform all duties related to cake, tart, pastry, and special-order decoration. Our new hire will also create appealing designs on all specialty bakery goods ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to our customers.

Responsibilities

Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items
Assists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes)
Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheets
Completes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product
Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale
Monitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotation
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards
Other duties and functions as assigned

Job Skills

Thorough product knowledge
Ability to follow directions and established procedures
Good cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques)
Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workers
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills
Passion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Experience/Education

HS Diploma or equivalent
Professional training or in depth training as a Cake Decorator
Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Requires an individual who is detail oriented with a keen eye for the art of cake decorating

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% lunch discount, 25% shopping discount and more!

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour