Skilled Cake Decorator

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 pastries and cakes look and taste amazing. They provide exceptional guest service, creating beautiful and delicious art for guests' 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 to ensure freshness and availability.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment;
• 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• No high school diploma required.

Skills

• Creative with cuisine;
• Passionate about the business, trends, and customer needs;
• Willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product;
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines;
• Ability to inspire and motivate fellow Team Members and guests.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance;
• Personal/sick paid time;
• 401(k) retirement savings plan;
• Bonus potential;
• Paid bereavement;
• Vacation and paid holidays.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $18.50– $18.50 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

Schedule

N/A (Schedule details not specified in the job posting.)