Cake Decorator II

About the role

We are looking to hire a skilled cake decorator to design and decorate cakes according to customers' specifications and preferences. The cake decorator's responsibilities include taking customers' cake orders, recording instructions and special requests, providing suitable recommendations on cake decorations and designs, and packaging bakery items. You should also be able to store all bakery products in accordance with proper product handling procedures to ensure freshness and prevent contamination.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with customers to discuss desired cake designs and cake decorating ideas for specialty cakes.
• Designing and decorating cakes according to customers' specifications.
• Decorating regular bakery items according to established bakery standards.
• Assisting baking staff with the production of standard bakery items.
• Producing different kinds of icing, frosting, and cake fillings based on cake type and customer preferences.
• Ensuring that the display refrigerators are cleaned, polished, and fully stocked with cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Taking inventory of baking and decorating supplies and ordering new stock as required.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas and ovens as well as baking and decorating equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of our store and the team.

Requirements

• You must be at least 18+ years of age or older.
• Complete a pre-employment background check.
• Have a valid driver’s license (only if making deliveries).
• Obtain a Food Workers Card.

Qualifications

Proven baking and cake decorating experience. Nice to haves include being artistic and creative, having excellent communication skills, and an outgoing, friendly, and helpful manner.

Skills

To be successful as a cake decorator, you should keep abreast of the latest styles, techniques, and trends in cake decoration. Ultimately, a top-notch cake decorator should be able to demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• Great benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, and more.
• Amazing culture with a hands-on group of fun and friendly people.
• Positive impact, as we are always giving back to our local community.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Healthcare coverage plans.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Education benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Awards and recognition.
• Online community.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work-life services.

Physical Requirements

The ability to stand for extended periods, use various cake decorating instruments and tools, and lift up to 50lbs at times.