Bakery - Cake Decorator

Good Food Holdings Companies • Encinitas, CA

5d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Cake Decorator prepares, designs, and decorates cakes and other baked goods, including cookies and cupcakes for display and the bakery counter. The role includes preparing cakes, icings, and other decorating materials; completing customer cake orders within specified timeframes; maintaining product rotation and labeling practices; taking bakery orders by phone; and providing friendly customer service. The Cake Decorator inspects products during preparation and baking, including measuring temperatures, and checks finished products for quality, weight, and presentation. The position also requires knowledge of authorized bakery cleaning chemicals and their proper use, and compliance with applicable FDA and local health department codes and company standards. Cake Decorators are expected to acknowledge or greet customers within 15 seconds and consistently follow the company’s service standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Required close and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cakes, icings, and other items needed for decorating.
• Decorate customer cakes within the specified timeframes.
• Follow the FIFO rotation system; cover, label, and date leftover products, and use them 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 a willing attitude, building relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Inspect products during baking and preparation, including measuring temperatures, to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Inspect finished bakery products for quality, weight specifications, and presentation.
• Know the cleaning chemicals authorized for 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 supporting growth and development.
• Training program to build guest service skills.
• Opportunity for growth within the company’s family of brands.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits available.
• Scholarship opportunities for full-time and part-time team members.
• 20% discount at Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations.
• $60 Shoes for Crews credit every six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED