Cake Decorator (PT)

Uncle Gs Management Corp.; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Lunch discount

Shopping discount

Job summary

Uncle Giuseppe’s gourmet bakery is seeking an experienced Cake Decorator to decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items for our gourmet marketplace bakery. You will ensure appealing designs and provide courteous, friendly service to customers while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

The role involves following established procedures, producing daily par products, and collaborating with team members in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional training or deep training as a Cake Decorator.
• 2+ years of Cake Decorating experience, preferably in retail bakery.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items.
• Assist production of bakery products (parfaits, bars, cupcakes).
• Prepare and price bakery products for sale.
• Maintain product quality and rotate stock.

Skills

Cake decorating

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Math for recipes

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Artistic flair

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Cake Decorator training

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!