Niemann Harvest Market Cake Designer

harvestmarket; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Harvest Market seeks a Cake Designer to craft visually appealing cakes and provide exceptional customer service in daily and special-order scenarios. You will design and ice cakes, assist with display, and maintain product stock while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise decoration, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced bakery environment. Prior cake decorating experience preferred; a positive attitude and strong communication are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction.
• Designs and ice cakes by hand and with kits, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Plans and produces all special cake orders in a timely manner.
• Keeps design area clean and follows health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains stock levels and assists with display and merchandising.

Skills

Cake design

Customer service

Safety procedures

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

6–12 months related experience

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Proofer

Mixer

Bread slicer

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Cake Designer is responsible for providing the highest quality cakes to customers in everyday presentation and special orders, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner. The Cake Designer will assist the Bakery Manager in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemanns Harvest Market culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Proper designing including variety and merchandising in the cake case and other display fixtures and cases
• Designs and ices cakes by hand and with kits
• Plans and produces all special cake orders in a timely manner
• Promotes product
• Responsible for stock levels
• Pulls stale product
• Fills freezer
• Fills cake rack
• Makes icing
• Keeps design area clean and washes dishes
• Follow all Health Code guideline
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Cake designing skills
• Detail orientated
• High Energy Level
• Adaptability
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hair net
• Safety cutter
• Oven mitts
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use standard bakery equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Ovens
• Proofers
• Mixer
• Bread slicer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Extreme cold
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$17 up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

Position requirements may vary by store location