Bakery - Cake Decorator

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive, family-like atmosphere

Well-established, community-loved</s>

Opportunities for growth and develop-

Competitive salary and benefits

Job Security

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing in New York seeks a Cake Decorator to prepare, decorate, package and display specialty cakes, pies and desserts. You will assist customers in person and by phone, producing custom items to customer specifications and informing them about bakery products.

A clean, safe workspace is essential and teamwork is valued. Weekend, evening, and holiday work is required; standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cake decorating techniques and specialty desserts.
• Knowledge of bakery production and equipment.
• Passion for customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to maintain our reputation through quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, decorate, package, price and merchandise specialty cakes, pies and desserts.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone with orders.
• Produce custom orders according to customer specifications.
• Inform customers about bakery products and services.
• Stock and rotate bakery products and supplies; maintain clean area.
• Operate equipment such as mixers and ovens as required.

Skills

Cake decorating techniques

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Job description

Cake Decorators are responsible for preparing, assembling, frosting, decorating, packaging, pricing and displaying specialty cakes, pies and desserts.Cake Decorators are responsible for speaking with customers to create special orders, as well as producing specialty items to customer specifications. They will inform customers about bakery/cake/dessert products and services and may be called upon to offer samples to customers.Cake Decorators may be required to utilize equipment such as mixers and ovens to complete their job requirements. A Cake Decorator may be responsible for innovation and creating new items, determining price points for items and keeping offerings fresh and seasonally appropriate.

Requirements/Responsibilities

What We Offer:

• A supportive, family-like atmosphere
• A well-established, community-loved business
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Job Security

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in cake decorating techniques, specialty cakes, pies, and desserts
• Knowledge of bakery production and equipment
• A passion for customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain and build upon our excellent reputation

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, decorating, packaging, pricing and merchandising specialty cakes, pies and desserts
• Assisting customers on the phone and in person
• Producing special orders and specialty items to customer specifications
• Informing customers about bakery products
• Stocking and rotation of all bakery products and supplies
• Maintaining clean, safe and sanitary bakery area and equipment
• May be required to utilize equipment such as mixers and ovens

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to ensure excellent customer service
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Possesses basic math skills
• Strong organizational skills

Other Requirements:

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing throughout the entire work day.
• Repetitive arm and hand movements; bending, carrying, and lifting
• Requires transferring product either horizontally or vertically of up to 50 pounds
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required; flexible hours

Education and Work Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least 2 years experience in cake decorating preferred