Cake Decorator

Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc.; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Lunch discount 50%

Shopping discount 25%

Job summary

Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cake Decorator to decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items.

The role involves maintaining product quality, assisting with production, and providing friendly customer service in a fast-paced bakery environment. The candidate should have strong cake decorating skills, attention to detail, good math for recipe adjustments, and the ability to work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional training or in-depth training as a Cake Decorator.
• 2+ years of cake decorating experience in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items.
• Assists with production of all bakery products (parfaits, bars, cupcakes).
• Produces in-house products to daily par levels as per production sheets.
• Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale.
• Monitors product quality for freshness and rotates stock as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs promptly.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; ensures equipment cleanliness and safety.
• Other duties and functions as assigned

Skills

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Team player

Math for recipes

Clear communication

Customer service

Time management

Artistic flair

Fast-paced environment

Food safety knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Pro cake decorating training

Job description

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking an experienced and creative Cake Decorator for our gourmet marketplace bakery. This new team member will perform all duties related to cake, tart, pastry, and special-order decoration. Our new hire will also create appealing designs on all specialty bakery goods ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to our customers.

Responsibilities

1. Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items
2. Assists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes)
3. Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheets
4. Completes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product
5. Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale
6. Monitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotation
7. Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
8. Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards
9. Other duties and functions as assigned

Job Skills

1. Thorough product knowledge
2. Ability to follow directions and established procedures
3. Good cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques)
4. Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
5. Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
6. Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
7. Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workers
8. Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills
9. Passion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
10. Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Experience/Education

1. HS Diploma or equivalent
2. Professional training or in depth training as a Cake Decorator
3. 2 + years of Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating
4. Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
5. Requires an individual who is detail oriented with a keen eye for the art of cake decorating

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% lunch discount, 25% shopping discount and more!