Froster

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Peoria, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Froster to help produce our signature frostings and decorate cakes to the highest standards. You will followRecipes, operate mixing equipment, bag frosting and prepare cakes for both pre-orders and walk-in guests.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with or without prior bakery experience, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. This role is based in-store at our Peoria location.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous bakery/foodservice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow NbC frosting recipe and methods with precision.
• Use measuring instruments, mixer and pastry bag to frost cakes.
• Prioritize pre-orders and frost walk-in cakes.
• Maintain frosting supplies, logs and par levels.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling and storage of frosted cakes.
• Monitor frosting inventory and notify when replenishment is needed.
• Assist with quality checks and report issues to management.
• Keep workstation clean, sanitized and restocked; assist Dishwasher/Utility.
• Adhere to health, safety and dress code policies.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Ability to stand long

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Measuring instruments

Mixer

Pastry bag

Job description

LOCATION

Peoria, IL

REPORTS TO

Bakery Manager/Lead Operator

TITLE

Froster

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 our delicious cakes. The Froster embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace.

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, ensures 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Can understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, order tickets, operating procedures and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
• Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.
• Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
• Has the ability to perform repetitious tasks that require precise and continuous movement of arms, wrists, hands and fingers.
• Has the physical capacity to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
• 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 prioritize workload and operate independently with minimal supervision.

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 foodservice environment is a plus.

Work Availability

Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.

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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