Bakery/Cake Decorator

Job Description

Bakery, Cake Decorator – Job Description

We are looking to hire a skilled Cake Decorator with a wide degree of creativity 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.

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.

Other duties may be assigned as required, depending upon the available time, business volume and other criteria as determined by your Department Manager and/or Christopher’s Fine Foods. Full compliance with current and future policies will be required to ensure that your work contribution is in the best interest of Christopher’s Fine Foods.

Bakery, Cake Decorator - Responsibilities

• Must maintain superior Customer Service
• Take special orders from guests over the telephone and in person.
• Consults with customers to discuss desired cake designs and cake decorating ideas for specialty cakes.
• Designs, decorates, and packages cakes according to customers' specifications/special orders.
• Decorates regular bakery items according to established bakery standards. Duties may include but are not limited to icing and decorating cakes, decorating iced cookies, icing cupcakes, etc.
• Writes freehand messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips.
• 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.
• Ensuring that the display refrigerators are cleaned, polished, and fully stocked with cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Taking inventory of baking and decorating supplies and informing Bakery Manager if ordering new stock is needed.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas (equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. ) and ovens as well as baking and decorating equipment to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Must be available to work the morning and early afternoon shifts.
• Must be available to work weekends and some Holidays.
• Holidays are extremely busy, and some overtime may be required during these times.

Bakery, Cake Decorator - Skills

• Positive, helpful attitude toward customers, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven baking and cake decorating experience. Applicant should be prepared to decorate one cake and demonstrate their piping skills at the interview.
• The ability to use various cake decorating instruments and tools.
• Detail-oriented.
• Artistic and creative.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and twisting and standing for long periods of time

Rate of pay will be based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in cake decorating?
• Have you had any cake decorating experience?
• Please list one to three references. Include the person's name, company and title, contact details (email and/or phone number), and explain your relationship (former boss, current coworker, etc).

Experience:

• Cake Decorating: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15