Cake Decorator

Weis Markets•Hackettstown, NJ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Decorator creates and decorates cakes and other bakery products, including custom designs, according to customer requests and company-approved recipes. The role includes taking customer orders, determining requested size, flavor, and appearance, and completing decorated products in a timely manner. The associate also helps stock and merchandise the bakery, maintain inventory and production logs, follow freshness and rotation policies, and keep the department clean and sanitary. Additional duties may include assisting with deliveries, cardboard baling, or work in other departments when properly trained.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
1–2 years of experience in decorating.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, suggest products, answer questions about products and cake preparation, and help resolve concerns promptly and courteously.
Take customer orders by phone or in person with a pleasant and positive attitude.
Determine customers’ requested cake size, flavor, and appearance, and create finished decorated products in a timely manner.
Decorate cakes and other bakery products using dyes, specified designs, or custom designs.
Prepare and use creams, frostings, fillings, and icing consistently, following company-approved recipes.
Trim and cut cakes to the required shape and size; spread icing between layers and over cake surfaces; and tint white icing to required colors.
Assist with filling and merchandising the bakery sales area and follow production logs.
Create cakes, pastries, and other products for sale in the service case.
Follow product rotation and markdown policies to maintain quality and freshness.
Help maintain inventory levels through proper ordering and production logging.
When properly trained, assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack.
When properly trained, assist with baling cardboard and related duties.
Maintain general department sanitation and follow cleaning schedules and guidelines so work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases meet health and OSHA requirements.
Dispose of trash properly.
Cooperate with co-workers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations.
Continuously improve job performance and use company-provided personal protective equipment.
Assist in other departments as needed.