Experienced Cake Decorator - BID

Job Responsibilities

• Fill tables and cases with cakes by taking product from prep area to sales area.
• 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.
• Take special orders from guests over the telephone and in person.
• Maintain quality of product for sale by checking sales area for dates and condition of product.
• Document and/or record daily known loss.
• 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 and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for.
• Bakery Team Members are also expected to have sufficient knowledge to answer questions and make suggestions to our customers.
• Inspire your fellow Team Members and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• 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.
• Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met.
• Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Maintain department procedures, daily setups, order taking, understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation.
• Constantly stay on top of new product knowledge and procedures, such as product information by category, special orders, cake program, portion control, seasonal items and mixing colors.
• Ice and decorate cakes by taking prepared icing and applying to cake using spatulas and icing bags.
• Prepare icing and products for all cakes and other decorated items by reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and mixing product.
• Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Operate department equipment, including mixers, scales, airbrush gun, knives, cut gloves and personal protective equipment (anti-slip shoes).
• Assist in other areas as required.

About the Role

The Cake Decorator plays a crucial role in ensuring that our pastries look and taste amazing. They provide outstanding guest service, creating beautiful and delicious art for our guests and offering the sweets that will be the highlight of their parties. As a Team Member, they focus on building long-term relationships with customers by understanding and exceeding their needs. Their primary responsibility is to prepare and decorate products and cakes to ensure only the freshest are available. They are expected to be a team player, enthusiastic about growing their career in leadership, and inspiring others.

Qualifications

To thrive in this position, candidates should be team players who can support an amazing team, have the drive to grow their career in leadership, and inspire those around them. They should have culinary vision beyond a simple "what's for dinner?" and a passion for the business, trends, and what makes customers tick. They should have culinary vision beyond a simple "what's for dinner?" and every opportunity to connect with people is an opportunity for them to exchange ideas and learn tricks of the trade.

Skills

Candidates should have satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment and 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program. An interest in food and a desire to connect with people is essential. They should have the ability to inspire others and a willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product.

Benefits

Our Cake Decorators enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, and paid time off. We also offer professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and respected.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Saturday, with some flexibility based on the needs of the department.