Cake Decorator

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is seeking a part-time Cake Decorator for its Yorktown Heights location. The ideal candidate will have strong cake decorating skills, a passion for food, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This role involves creating appealing designs on specialty bakery goods and ensuring a positive company image.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(K)

50% lunch discount

25% shopping discount

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Cake Decorating experience.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for decoration.
• Ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Creatively decorates cakes, tarts, and pastries.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working environment.

Skills

Cake decorating skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Professional training as a Cake Decorator

Job description

Cake Decorator (Food Services)

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking a PT Cake Decorator for our Yorktown Heights, NY 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 itemsAssists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes)Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheetsCompletes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient productPrepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for saleMonitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotationProvides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective mannerMaintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standardsOther duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

Job Skills
Thorough product knowledgeAbility to follow directions and established proceduresGood cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques)Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modificationsStrong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a teamAbility to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendorsAbility to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workersAbility to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skillsPassion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppes MarketplaceStrong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Experience/Education
HS Diploma or equivalentProfessional training or in depth training as a Cake Decorator2 + years of Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decoratingMust be able to speak, read and understand the English languageRequires 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!