Cake Decorator

Good Food Holdings Companies • Half Moon Bay, CA

10d • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Cake Decorator designs and decorates cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery products to fulfill customer requests and meet company quality standards. The position prepares icings, fillings, and decorating materials; handles custom orders; assists with bakery production as needed; and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area. The Cake Decorator also labels and displays finished products according to merchandising standards, monitors supplies, and contributes to department goals and customer satisfaction.

The role provides friendly, knowledgeable customer service, including helping customers choose products, answering questions, and collaborating with them on custom designs. The Cake Decorator works cooperatively with the bakery team, adapts to changing priorities, follows company and food-safety procedures, and participates in department meetings and training. Previous cake-decorating or related experience and basic knowledge of bakery equipment, decorating techniques, and tools are required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in cake decorating or a related field is required.
• Basic knowledge of bakery equipment, decorating techniques, and tools is essential.
• Basic ability to read and interpret documents.
• Basic math and computation skills.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and exercise good judgment.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or reach at, above, or below shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and understand English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner; provide product guidance and recommendations, take special orders, and help ensure customer satisfaction.
• Design and decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items using piping, airbrushing, and other techniques.
• Collaborate with customers on custom cake designs, ensuring accuracy, quality, and satisfaction.
• Prepare icings, fillings, and other decorating materials, maintaining freshness and proper consistency.
• Monitor inventory of cake bases, decorations, and other supplies, and communicate replenishment needs to management.
• Maintain an organized and sanitary work area in accordance with food-safety regulations and cleanliness standards.
• Label and attractively display finished products 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.
• Help fulfill special orders accurately and on time.
• Follow standard operating procedures for opening, closing, and maintaining bakery displays.
• Participate in department meetings and training to stay informed about products, procedures, and company initiatives.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations; contribute to sustainability initiatives and conserve company resources.
• Provide and receive feedback constructively and work cooperatively with team members.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits available at 28 hours a week.
• Opportunity for growth within the company’s family of brands.
• Paid parental leave.
• Lifestyle scheduling.
• Public transport benefits.
• Paid community service hours.
• 30% discount at New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed