Apprentice Cake Decorator

Job Responsibilities

• Learn product knowledge and procedures, such as product information by category, special orders, cake program, portion control, seasonal items and mixing colors.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Apply merchandising principles that will help to generate sales as well as WOW the guest.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for.
• Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Prepare and decorate product for the Bakery cases and displays, rotating product and ensuring code dating procedures are followed and only the freshest product is available for sale.
• Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate.
• Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of department and work area, including the back room, coolers and freezers.
• Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, clean-ups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met.
• Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Maintain department procedures, daily setups, order taking, understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation.
• Assist in other areas as required.

About the Role

The Apprentice Cake Decorator plays a crucial role in ensuring that pastries look and taste amazing. They assist in creating beautiful and delicious art for guests and provide the sweets that will be the hit of their parties. This position involves assisting in various aspects of the Bakery Department, including Clerk functions and Baker functions, with a focus on cake decorating duties for individuals with minimal or no retail decorating experience. The ideal candidate should be a team player who can support an amazing team, have a drive to grow their career in leadership, and inspire those around them. They should have a culinary vision beyond just "what's for dinner," be passionate about the business, trends, and what makes customers tick, and be creative with cuisine while helping others foster their own creativity.

Qualifications

No high school diploma required.

Skills

Team player, creative with cuisine, passionate about the business, trends, and what makes customers tick, able to inspire others, and have a drive to grow their career in leadership.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Age Requirement

At least 18 years of age.