Cake Decorator

Weis Markets•Reading, PA

19d

About The Position

The Cake Decorator creates and decorates cakes and other bakery products, prepares custom designs, and provides courteous service to customers. The associate takes orders in person and by phone, determines customers’ preferences for size, flavor, and appearance, and completes decorated products in a timely manner. The role also helps stock and merchandise bakery products, maintain inventory and production records, and ensure the department is clean, sanitary, and compliant with health and OSHA requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and may include assisting other departments or helping with deliveries and cardboard baling when properly trained.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, make suggestions, answer questions about products and cake preparation, and help resolve customer concerns promptly and courteously.
Take customer orders by phone or in person; determine requested size, flavor, and appearance; and create the finished decorated product in a timely manner.
Decorate cakes and other bakery products using dyes, specified or custom designs, creams, frostings, and fillings, with consistent results.
Make icing and follow 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 while following production logs.
Prepare cakes, pastries, and other products for the service case; follow rotation and markdown policies; and help maintain inventory 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 or related duties.
Maintain general department sanitation; follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines; keep work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases clean and maintained; meet health and OSHA requirements; and dispose of trash properly.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support the smooth operation of the department and store, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist in other departments as needed.