Cake Decorator Job Melville area,New York USA,Retail

Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking an experienced and creative Cake Decorator for our gourmet marketplace bakery. This new team member will perform all duties related to cake, tart, pastry, and special-order decoration. Our new hire will also create appealing designs on all specialty bakery goods ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to our customers.

Responsibilities

Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items

Assists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes)

Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheets

Completes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product

Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale

Monitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotation

Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner

Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards

Other duties and functions as assigned

Job Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Ability to follow directions and established procedures

Good cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques)

Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications

Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team

Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors

Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workers

Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills

Passion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace

Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Experience/Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Professional training or in depth training as a Cake Decorator

2 + years of Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating

Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Requires an individual who is detail oriented with a keen eye for the art of cake decorating

Benefits

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% lunch discount, 25% shopping discount and more!

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