Bakery Lead Cake Decorator - Creative Lead with Weekly Pay

UNAVAILABLE; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Weekly Pay

Advanced Scheduling

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Festival Foods in Hartford, WI is seeking a Bakery Lead Cake Decorator to lead our cake decoration team and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Under the Bakery Manager, you’ll train new decorators, schedule, and maintain product quality and safety standards. You’ll decorate cakes for events, manage icing and decorating accents, and help uphold cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete understanding of safety requirements and company policies, with knowledge of equipment used in bakery operations.
• Knowledge of retail food operations and merchandising with timely decision-making abilities.
• Strong artistic sense to create visually appealing and creative bakery items.
• Ability to interact effectively with guests and understand their needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure decorations meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach, guide & support Cake Decorators to reinforce culture, service, and performance expectations.
• Train new Cake Decorators and provide ongoing guidance and support.
• Prepare weekly schedules, conduct performance reviews, and document policy violations with corrective actions.
• Provide excellent guest service by assisting with finding items, special orders, and pricing in service cases.
• Observe and address sales floor and back stock conditions to meet department goals.
• Assist decorators with topping, finishing and decorating items and manage decorating supplies.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety logs, ensuring quality standards and timing goals are met.
• Answer questions from department staff and assist with phone inquiries with proper etiquette.
• Maintain regular attendance and provide notice for replacements as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Knowledge

Decision-Making

Artistic Talent

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Job description

Festival Foods in Hartford, WI is seeking a Bakery Lead Cake Decorator to lead our cake decoration team and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Under the Bakery Manager, you’ll train new decorators, schedule, and maintain product quality and safety standards. You’ll decorate cakes for events, manage icing and decorating accents, and help uphold cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.