Cake Decorator

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant gourmet bakery as a Cake Decorator, where your creative flair will shine! In this role, you'll be responsible for decorating a range of delicious baked goods, ensuring each item is a visual delight. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. With a focus on quality and presentation, your skills will help maintain the bakery's reputation for excellence. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with great benefits, including discounts and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your artistic talents to life in a beloved local marketplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan

50% Lunch Discount

25% Shopping Discount

Qualifications

• Must have good cake decorating skills and a passion for food.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for cake decoration.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, tarts, and pastries creatively.
• Ensure product quality and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment.

Skills

Cake Decorating Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Training as a Cake Decorator

2+ Years of Cake Decorating Experience

Job description

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking a PT Cake Decorator for our Ramsey, NJ Store. 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

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

Requirements

Job Skills

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

Experience/Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Professional training or in-depth training as a Cake Decorator
• 2+ years of Cake Decorating experience and experience working within a retail environment performing cake decorating
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language
• 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!