Cake Decorator

New Leaf•Half Moon Bay, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Decorator designs and decorates cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery products to meet customer requests and company quality standards. The role prepares decorating materials, handles custom orders, supports bakery production, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area. The Cake Decorator provides customer service, collaborates with bakery team members, and contributes to department goals and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Previous experience in cake decorating or a related field is required.
Basic knowledge of bakery equipment, decorating techniques, and tools.
Basic ability to read and interpret documents.
Basic math and computation skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions and exercise good judgment.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English is stated as preferred.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and use hands and wrists to handle, grasp, and feel objects.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds.
May occasionally need to bend, stoop, kneel, or reach at, above, or below shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of English is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with customers, provide product information and recommendations, answer questions, and help customers locate products.
Take special orders and collaborate with customers on custom cake designs, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Design and decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items using piping, airbrushing, and other decorating techniques.
Prepare icings, fillings, and other decorating materials, ensuring freshness and proper consistency.
Monitor bakery inventory and communicate replenishment needs to management.
Maintain an organized and sanitary work area and follow food safety, cleanliness, and safety requirements.
Label finished products and display them attractively in the bakery case in accordance with merchandising standards.
Assist with bakery production, including baking items for decorating, when needed.
Work with bakery team members toward department goals, including sales targets and margin objectives.
Follow standard operating procedures for opening, closing, and maintaining bakery displays.
Participate in department meetings and training to stay current on products, procedures, and company initiatives.
Manage time, adapt to changing priorities, cooperate with team members, and contribute to a respectful work environment.
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and conserve company resources.
Follow company policies, department guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.