Cake Decorator (PT)

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K)

Lunch discount

Job summary

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery in New York is seeking an experienced Cake Decorator to masterfully decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special orders. The role includes assisting production, maintaining quality and inventory records, and delivering friendly, efficient service to customers.

A strong eye for detail and teamwork are essential to uphold our image. Ideal candidates will have HS diploma, formal cake-decorating training, and at least 2 years of retail decorating experience, with

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal cake decorating training or extensive in-house training.
• Minimum 2+ years decorating cakes in a retail setting.
• Candidate must speak/read/understand English.
• Detail-oriented with strong artistic ability.

Responsibilities

• Creatively decorates cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items.
• Assist production of bakery products per production sheets.
• Produce in-house items to daily par levels.
• Complete production/spoilage records and adjust sheets.
• Prepare, package, weigh, and price bakery goods.
• Monitor freshness and rotate products properly.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs promptly.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workplace and equipment.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Follow directions

Cake decorating skills

Basic math for recipes

Customer service communication

Clear information delivery

Meeting service expectations

Time management

Passion for food

Work in fast-paced environment

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Cake Decorator training

2+ years cake decorating in retail

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

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!