Bakery Cake Decorator

Job Description
As a Bakery Decorator, you'll be responsible for creating and decorating cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. You'll utilize your artistic talents to build and finish all specialty bakery goods, ensuring every detail is precise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, fill, and decorate cakes, tarts, select pastry, and special-order bakery items.
• Build, ice, and decorate cakes and other bakery items following standard procedures to meet business demand.
• Prioritize production lists and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Merchandise and showcase products in the sales display case to satisfy and delight customers.
• Provide guidance and support for Bakery Decorator Apprentices and other Team Members.
• Create special order cake designs based on customer preferences.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customers' needs in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Efficient cake and pastry decorating skills.
• Understanding of color theory and ability to blend buttercream colors.
• Ability to apply proper technique when using various icings.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Advanced knife handling, tool, and equipment safety.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6-12 months retail or restaurant experience.
• Completion of the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.