Cake Decorator

Harmons•Santa Clara, UT

About The Position

The Cake Decorator maintains the quality standards and product levels of cake products in the Bakery. The role involves receiving and storing products; mixing, baking, assembling, and decorating cakes; preparing frosting; and providing exceptional customer service. The decorator prepares cakes for sale, custom orders, and back-stock while following production sheets to support appropriate inventory levels. The position also helps ensure accurate pricing and signage, product freshness, and daily cleaning and sanitation in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Basic math skills, including the ability to halve or double recipes.
Knowledge of baking, setting, and assembling procedures and times for pastries.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for effective communication with customers and associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, self-direction, and commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to perform physical tasks including grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of pastry and/or cake decorating experience.
Enjoyment of working with and handling bakery products and a passion for pastries and other bakery items.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of Bakery products and services.
Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Bakery.
Confirm pricing accuracy and signage, with particular attention to advertised items.
Clean and sanitize the Bakery daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Follow production sheets to maintain appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ cakes.
Mix, bake, assemble, and decorate cakes for sale and back-stock efficiently.
Decorate cakes for sale and custom orders.
Make frosting for cake decorating.
Communicate openly and frequently with the Store Director and Bakery Manager.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.