Cake Decorator

Position: Cake Decorator (FT)
Uncle Giuseppe's gourmet bakery is actively seeking a FT Cake Decorator for our Ramsey, NJ Store. 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

Requirements

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

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