Cake Decorator

Harmons•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

The Cake Decorator maintains quality standards and product levels for cake products in the Bakery. The role includes mixing, baking, assembling, and decorating cakes; receiving and storing product; and providing exceptional customer service. The associate follows production sheets to maintain appropriate inventory levels and prepares cakes for sale, back-stock, and custom orders. The position also involves maintaining product freshness, assortment, pricing accuracy, and signage; cleaning and sanitizing the Bakery daily; and communicating openly and frequently with the Store Director and Bakery Manager. The associate interacts daily with store associates and customers and may perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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 communicating with customers and fellow associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, self-direction, and ability to work collaboratively in support of Harmons’ mission.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of pastry and/or cake decorating experience preferred.
Passion for pastries and other bakery items and enjoyment of handling bakery products.

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 for products, with particular attention to ad items.
Clean and sanitize the Bakery daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Provide excellent customer service.
Follow production sheets to maintain appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ cakes.
Mix, bake, assemble, and decorate cakes efficiently for sale and back-stock.
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.