Bakery/Cake Decorator
Description
A Bakery/Cake Decorator creates and decorates cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other specialty bakery items to meet customer requests and store standards. This role combines creativity, attention to detail, and excellent customer service while maintaining food safety and sanitation practices in a fast-paced grocery bakery environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Decorate cakes and other baked goods using buttercream, fondant, icing, edible decorations, and writing techniques.
- Prepare custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and other special occasions according to customer specifications.
- Follow store recipes, decorating guidelines, and quality standards.
- Assist customers with cake orders, design recommendations, and product selection.
- Maintain attractive bakery displays and ensure products are fresh, properly labeled, and well stocked.
- Operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, icing machines, and packaging equipment.
- Monitor inventory of decorating supplies and notify management when replenishment is needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Assist with baking, packaging, labeling, and other bakery production tasks as needed.
- Work collaboratively with bakery team members to meet production schedules and customer demand.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service and resolve customer concerns promptly.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Basic Education
Experience:
- Previous cake decorating or bakery experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cake decorating techniques, including piping, borders, flowers, and lettering.
Knowledge:
- Strong artistic ability and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple orders.
- Basic math skills for measuring and following recipes.
- Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
Skills and Abilities:
- Creativity and artistic design.
- Time management and organization.
- Teamwork and reliability.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and seasonal production demands.
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