Cake Decorator

Macey's (Associated Food Stores, Inc)•Taylorsville, NC

7d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Decorator prepares and decorates cakes and other bakery products while supporting bakery inventory, merchandising, and customer service. The role includes completing larger tier-cake orders from taking the order through producing the cakes and accounting for accessories tied to refundable deposits. The Cake Decorator works in a store environment, may be exposed to hot or cold conditions, and must be able to perform the physical activities described in the posting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes.
Knowledge of bakery items, descriptions, and ingredients.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including moving heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Responsibilities

Understand basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
Assist with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintain inventory levels in accordance with department and store policy.
Fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise bakery displays and display cases.
Price, date, wrap, or bag bakery products.
Know bakery items, descriptions, and ingredients to serve guests and answer their questions.
Process larger tier-cake orders, including taking orders, producing cakes, and ensuring final accounting of accessories for which a deposit is to be refunded.
Maintain adequate inventory of cake-decorating novelties and supplies.
Assist with receiving and storing bakery products.
Produce other bakery items as directed by the Bakery Merchant.