Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.25 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Career development opportunities
friendly work environment
on the job training
Job Description
Our establishment is a well-regarded bakery and pastry shop known for its high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We take pride in creating delightful and irresistible pastries, cakes, and desserts that consistently impress our guests. As a bakery team, we strive to be at the forefront of the industry, blending creativity, passion, and technical skill to craft edible art that goes beyond simply tasting good. Our venue is welcoming for customers seeking sweet treats for any occasion, from casual indulgence to special celebrations. Our commitment to quality and excellence has established us as a trusted name in the community, and we are dedicated to nurturing a talented team to uphold and enhance this reputation.
The role of Apprentice Cake Decorator is a vital entry-level position that offers an exciting opportunity to grow within our bakery department. This position is designed for individuals with minimal or no prior retail decorating experience who are eager to learn and develop their skills in cake decoration and bakery operations. The Apprentice Cake Decorator is responsible for assisting in training across all facets of the bakery, including clerk and baker functions, with a special focus on mastering cake decorating techniques. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary arts. Our ideal candidate is motivated by working collaboratively in a team environment and understands that success comes from supporting colleagues and inspiring creativity.
In this position, you will engage directly with customers, providing them with exceptional service while creating beautifully decorated cakes and pastries that become the highlight of their events. The opportunity to learn product knowledge, merchandising techniques, and safe handling practices prepares you for a rewarding career in bakery arts. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within the bakery, ensuring all products are fresh and appealing. Aspiring for career growth, this position serves as a stepping-stone toward leadership roles within the team. If you have a deep interest in food trends, customer preferences, and culinary creativity, and you enjoy fostering these passions in yourself and others, this role provides the perfect environment to thrive and excel.
The role of Apprentice Cake Decorator is a vital entry-level position that offers an exciting opportunity to grow within our bakery department. This position is designed for individuals with minimal or no prior retail decorating experience who are eager to learn and develop their skills in cake decoration and bakery operations. The Apprentice Cake Decorator is responsible for assisting in training across all facets of the bakery, including clerk and baker functions, with a special focus on mastering cake decorating techniques. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary arts. Our ideal candidate is motivated by working collaboratively in a team environment and understands that success comes from supporting colleagues and inspiring creativity.
In this position, you will engage directly with customers, providing them with exceptional service while creating beautifully decorated cakes and pastries that become the highlight of their events. The opportunity to learn product knowledge, merchandising techniques, and safe handling practices prepares you for a rewarding career in bakery arts. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within the bakery, ensuring all products are fresh and appealing. Aspiring for career growth, this position serves as a stepping-stone toward leadership roles within the team. If you have a deep interest in food trends, customer preferences, and culinary creativity, and you enjoy fostering these passions in yourself and others, this role provides the perfect environment to thrive and excel.
Job Requirements
- No high school diploma required
- 0 to 6 months of relevant experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Creative mindset with an interest in baking and decoration
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- At least 18 years of age
Job Qualifications
- No high school diploma required
- 0 to 6 months of relevant experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Creative mindset with an interest in baking and decoration
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- At least 18 years of age
Job Duties
- Learn product knowledge and procedures such as product information by category special orders cake program portion control seasonal items and mixing colors
- Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals
- Apply merchandising principles that will help to generate sales as well as WOW the guest
- Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work for our Team Members guests and products
- Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring they are able to locate the products they are looking for
- Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers
- Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment
- Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques
- Prepare and decorate product for the Bakery cases and displays rotating product and ensuring code dating procedures are followed and only the freshest product is available for sale
- Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate
- Accurately record special orders on Bakery products to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment tables utensils floor etc to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met
- Maintain cleanliness of department and work area including the back room coolers and freezers
- Maintain proper safety and sanitation methods emergency procedures clean-ups steritech proper lifting and housekeeping to ensure department standards are met
- Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
- Maintain department procedures daily setups order taking understanding copyright policies and proper product rotation
- Assist in other areas as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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