Froster

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a dependable Froster to help create our signature frosting and frost cakes for walk-in customers and pre-orders. You will follow proprietary recipes, operate mixers and ovens, and keep the frosting station clean and stocked throughout each shift.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and ability to work at a fast pace in a team setting. Prior bakery experience is a plus, and some shifts may require early mornings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Previous bakery or food-service experience is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow NbC frosting and cake production methods with precision.
• Operate mixers and ovens to bake and frost cakes.
• Maintain frosting station, display case and par levels.
• Keep work area clean, sanitized and well stocked.
• Support Bakery Manager with production planning and inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Reading directions

US weight units

Physical stamina

Tools

Commercial ovens

Commercial mixers

Frosting bags

Job description

Position Summary

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Froster ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following a strict proprietary recipe, NbC cake-frosting methods and food safety standards, the Froster makes our signature frosting and utilizes standardized application techniques to frost all of our delicious cakes. The Froster embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace. The froster will be responsible for keeping the display case fully stocked, samples readily available, and maintain appropriate par levels of additional cakes. It will be the froster's responsibility to keep the frosting station clean, sanitized and running efficiently.

Core Values and Competencies

• Servant's Heart
  • Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
  • Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.
  • Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.
• Spirit of a Champion
  • Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.
  • Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
  • Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.
• Genuine Connections
  • Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts others.
  • Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
  • Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully.

Accountabilities / Duties

• Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens, and other tools to bake cakes.
• Accurately prepares raw ingredients and equipment for baking, places cake pans into hot oven, and monitors the baking process.
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling, and storage of baked cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.
• Assists Bakery Manager in the development of cake production plan, monitors inventory of baking supplies, and notifies management when supply replenishment is required.
• Evaluates raw ingredients and baked cakes to ensure NbC standards are met and informs management of any quality control issues.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks the workstation, Ensures all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines, NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Feels the necessity to keep a clean work environment
• Ability to multitask while paying special attention to detail
• Possess a strong sense of teamwork
• Is able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures, and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
• Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
• Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
• Is able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.
• Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
• Can evaluate products, processes, information, and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
• Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
• Is diligent, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Accountabilities / Duties

• Follows NbC proprietary frosting recipe and application methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade or handheld mixer and pastry bag to frost cakes.
• Prioritizes cake pre-orders according to schedule, and frosts cakes for walk-in guest orders accordingly.
• Ensures an adequate supply of samples and frosted cakes are available for guests in the bakery display case and maintains appropriate frosting and frosted cake par levels.
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling, and storage of frosted cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains frosting and refrigeration logs.
• Monitors inventory of frosting supplies and notifies management when replenishment is required.
• Evaluates baked and frosted cakes to ensure NbC standards are met and informs management of any quality control issues.
• Cleans, sanitizes and restocks workstation, ensure frosting supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift, and washes any equipment in the absence of the Dishwasher/Utility Employee.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.

Work Availability

• Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.
  • Days and Hours (Full Time) - Flexible days depending on holidays. Being a holiday based business, we are not able to grant time off during the holidays. We are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The 1st 6 weeks of the year is the best time to take time off. We are also slower from Father's Day until back to school, mid-August.
  • Schedules Vary- Start Time: 8am - 11am for an 8 hour shift
  • Saturdays or Sunday are required.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience in an operational support role at a bakery or restaurant or in a food service environment is a plus.

Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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