Job summary
Uncle Giuseppe's is actively looking for a FT Cake DecoratorPerform all duties related to cake, tart, pastry, and special-order decorationCreative decorating in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items• Assists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes)• Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheets• Completes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product• Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale• Monitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotation• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations• Other duties and functions as assigned
Requirements
• Thorough product knowledge• Ability to follow directions and established procedures• Good cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques)• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workers• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills• Passion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency• HS Diploma or equivalent• Professional training or in depth training as a Cake Decorator• 5 + years of Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating• Requires an individual who is detail oriented with a keen eye for the art of cake decorating
Benefits
• Excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) match, Life Insurance, PTO, 50% lunch discount, 25% shopping discount on shopping and much more!
