Cake Decorator

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is looking for a dedicated Cake Decorator to join their team. In this entry-level, full-time position, you'll be responsible for preparing and decorating cakes, ensuring high-quality products while providing excellent customer service. You'll work in a collaborative environment that celebrates culinary creativity and teamwork. No high school diploma is required, and experience can be gained through our apprenticeship program. Join us in creating delightful treats that make special occasions unforgettable.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of experience in a relevant role or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate cakes for Bakery cases and displays.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Follow food safety guidelines in product handling.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Culinary creativity

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Mixers

Icing bags

Scales

Job description

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Job Summary

Our Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll create beautiful and delicious art for our guests and provide the sweets that will be the hit of their parties. As a Team Member, you'll be part of a team that emphasizes building lifelong relationships with our customers by focusing on understanding and exceeding their needs. As a member of the Bakery team, your primary responsibility will be preparing and decorating the products and cakes in the department to ensure only the freshest are available. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you. You are creative with cuisine and love to help others foster their own creativity. An interest in food doesn't quite scratch the surface for you — you're passionate about the business, the trends and what makes customers tick. You have culinary vision beyond a simple "what's for dinner?" and every opportunity to connect with people is an opportunity for you to exchange ideas and learn tricks of the trade. Our Cake Decorators are the cream of the crop and must ensure that each guest discovers the pleasure of tasting incredible food and our passion for providing it at every turn.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6 to 12 months or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Education: No high school diploma required.
• Lifting: Up to 50 pounds.
• Age: At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Fill tables and cases with cakes by taking product from prep area to sales area.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Apply merchandising principles that will help generate sales and WOW the guest.
• Take special orders from guests over the telephone and in person.
• Maintain quality of product for sale by checking sales area for dates and condition of product.
• Document and/or record daily known loss.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of work.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are for.
• Inspire fellow Team Members and guests with a passion for food.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc.
• Prepare and decorate product for Bakery cases and displays.
• Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods, emergency procedures, cleanups, steritech, proper lifting and housekeeping.
• Accurately record special orders on Bakery products.
• Maintain department procedures, daily setups, order taking, understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation.
• Stay on top of new product knowledge and procedures.
• Ice and decorate cakes using prepared icing and applying to cake with spatulas and icing bags.
• Prepare icing and products by reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and mixing product.
• Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Operate department equipment, including mixers, scales, airbrush gun, knives, cut gloves and personal protective equipment.
• Assist in other areas as required.

About the Company

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food. We’re one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It’s why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail Groceries