Cake Decorator

Kennies Market Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennies Market Inc. is seeking a Cake Decorator to support the Bakery Manager in delivering high-quality desserts and top customer service.

You will take cake orders, keep the display case stocked, and assist with prep and cleaning while adhering to safety standards and shop promotions.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• General math and measurement skills for handling recipes and orders.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers at the bakery case.
• Take cake orders from customers.
• Prioritize and fill special cake orders on time for pickup.
• Keep cake case filled and presentable.
• Clean bakery prep area and decorating tools.
• Cooperate with other departments during promotions.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Follow safety standards as outlined by the company.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cake decorating tools

Job description

The Cake Decorator is responsible to perform duties as directed by the Bakery Manager and/or Asst. Bakery Manager for the successful operation of the Bakery department. The Cake Decorator is responsible to see that all Kennie’s customers are provided with top quality products and the best customer service available.

Requirements

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree(GED)or one(1) to three(3) months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Wait on customers at the bakery case.
• Take cake orders from customers.
• Prioritize and fill special cake orders on time for customer pick-up.
• Keep cake case filled.
• Clean bakery prep area and all cake decorating tools.
• Cooperate with other departments when inter-departmental or store wide sales promotions warrant.
• Assist workers in other departments when the needs of business require.
• Responsible to obey all safety standards as outlined by the company.
• Work regularly with equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Work in wet conditions and heat conditions from ovens.
• Work in an area with Low to Moderate noise levels.
• Perform other appropriate duties as directed by the Bakery Manager, Assistant Bakery Manager, Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager.

Physical & Environmental Essential Functions

• Routine visualability (reading with attention to detail, shapes, shadows, and contrasts)
• Use of Fingers
• Use of both hands or compensated by the use of acceptable prosthesis
• Walking, standing.
• Routine hearing ability

Frequent:

• Moderate and light lifting/carrying - up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing
• Reaching above the shoulder
• Kneeling, repeated bending, climbing
• Use of Peripheral & Depth perception
• Exposure to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chilling
• Working around machinery with moving parts
• working around moving objects or vehicles
• Working irregular or protracted hours of work