Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator

Reports to: Lead Decorator / Department Manager

Responsibilities:

• Completes decorated cake orders assigned by Lead Decorator / Department Manager
• Decorates additional cakes and cupcakes for the front display case
• Completes assigned closing/cleaning duties
• Arrives to work on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Operates quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, time-driven environment, while ensuring consistent, high quality products
• Thorough product knowledge
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures
• Good to strong cake decorating skills
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to deliver information in a clear / respectable manner to fellow co-workers and customers
• Ability to meet customer order’s expectations
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills
• Passion for decorating
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Experience: Basic Level - prior decorating skills required

• Ability to smooth ice cakes
• Ability to perform basic icing decorations (roses, balloons, borders, scrollwork)
• Ability to write on cakes (attractive and legible)
• Ability to decorate Kit Cakes

Experience: Advanced Level - additional prior decorating skills considered

• Ability to decorate Flat Cut-out Cakes
• Ability to decorate 3D Sculpted Cakes
• Ability to decorate Simple Tiered Wedding Cakes and Grooms Cakes
• Must be experienced in decorating using fondant

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Must have the physical ability to carry out the functions of the job
• Standing/walking 7-8 hours (in an 8-hour work day)
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Ability to lift a full sheet cake
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32°F (freezers), 32-40°F (refrigerators), >90°F
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; Must be available Tues-Sat, and holidays as needed
• Position Type: Full Time Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15