Bakery - Cake Decorator
About The Position
The Cake Decorator prepares, designs, and decorates cakes and other baked goods in the Bakery Department. The role includes preparing cakes, icings, and other decorating supplies; completing customer cake orders within specified timeframes; and decorating cookies, cupcakes, and other baked goods for display and the bakery counter. The Cake Decorator follows FIFO rotation procedures, covers, labels, and dates leftover products, and uses leftovers before opening new product. The position also involves answering the telephone and taking bakery orders as needed, serving customers with a welcoming attitude, and building customer relationships to encourage repeat business. The Cake Decorator inspects products during baking and preparation—including measuring temperatures—to maintain quality and comply with FDA and local health department codes and Bristol Farms standards. Finished products are checked for quality, weight specifications, and presentation. The role requires knowledge of authorized Bakery Department cleaning chemicals and their proper use. Cake Decorators must acknowledge or greet customers within 15 seconds and consistently follow the Seven Points to Extraordinary Service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to stand and walk regularly and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Close and color vision.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cakes, icings, and other items needed for decorating.
- Decorate customer cake orders within the specified time.
- Follow FIFO rotation; cover, label, and date leftover products; and use leftover products before opening new product.
- Answer the telephone and take bakery orders as necessary.
- Decorate cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods for display and the bakery counter.
- Serve customers with a smile and willing attitude, and build customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Inspect products during baking and preparation, including measuring temperatures, to maintain quality and meet FDA, local health department, and Bristol Farms standards.
- Inspect finished bakery products for quality, weight specifications, and presentation.
- Know the cleaning chemicals authorized in the Bakery Department and use them properly.
- Acknowledge or greet customers within the first 15 seconds and execute the Seven Points to Extraordinary Service.
Benefits
- Paid weekly.
- Values-based culture that supports growth and development.
- Training program to build guest service skills.
- Opportunity for growth within the family of brands.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits available.
- Scholarship opportunities available to full- and part-time team members.
- 20% discount at Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations.
- $60 Shoes for Crews credit every six months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
