Cake Decorator

Associated Food Stores•Taylorsville, UT

About The Position

A Cake Decorator uses knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items. The role supports bakery inventory and supplies, prepares and merchandises displays, and serves guests by answering questions about bakery products and their ingredients. The decorator processes larger tier cake orders from taking the order through producing the cake and accounting for accessories eligible for a deposit refund. The role also maintains cake-decoration novelties and supplies, assists with receiving and storing bakery products, and may produce other bakery items as directed by the Bakery Merchant.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
Ability to perform the physical and sensory demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive motion, and maneuvering objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintain inventory levels in accordance with department and store policy.
Fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise displays and display cases.
Price, date, wrap, and bag bakery products.
Use knowledge of bakery items, descriptions, and ingredients to serve guests and answer questions.
Process larger tier cake orders, including taking orders, producing cakes, and accounting for accessories for which a deposit is to be refunded.
Maintain adequate inventory of novelties and supplies necessary for cake decoration.
Assist with receiving and storing bakery products.
Produce other bakery items as directed by the Bakery Merchant.