Houston 42 (Gulfgate) Bakery - Cake Decorator - Part time

Job Summary

As a Cake Decorator, you'll apply proper decorating techniques and maintain quality of products by following guidelines. You'll prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Customer Service: Provides superior customer service; takes cake orders from customers by telephone or in person with a high level of accuracy; answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections; uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales.
• Production: Applies proper decorating techniques for each item according to visual training aids (VTAs) to produce quality cakes and pastries; writes on cakes with icing on request; reads/executes daily production list through cake flow; ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor per VTAs; ensures cake product reaches the showcase and tables at prescribed times.
• Food Service: Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product effectively; slices, packages, labels, and rotates products; records production and shrink to aid in production planning.
• Food Safety: Maintains sanitation in work area; complies with H‑E‑B food safety and sanitation standards; complies with department/store operating procedures; operates and maintains all equipment properly.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Age: 18+
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience (required)
• Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent (required)
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of computer systems and equipment (e.g., PC, scales, label machine); strong customer service skills; communication and interpersonal skills; reading and writing skills; planning and organizing skills (all required).
• Licenses/Certifications: Completion of Company Orientation; safety training; eCommerce Online Ordering training upon hire (all required).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Work in a fast‑paced retail environment performing detailed and precise tasks. Must be able to constantly stand, reach at waist, grasp; occasionally walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, arm push/pull, pinch, and utilize fine motor skills. May be occasionally exposed to wet, cold, hot conditions, and loud noise. Must demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 lb and manage loads in excess of 25 lb. Time spent on activities: constantly 5.5+ hours per 8‑hour day; frequently 2.5–5.5 hours; occasionally 0–2.5 hours. Partners must not lift beyond their safe lifting limit; if an item is too heavy, break it down or ask for assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Last revised: 10/1/2018