Lead Cake Decorator

Harmons•Midvale, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all pastry and cake products in the Bakery in addition to training other Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators. This person will be preparing, cooking, mixing, baking, assembling, packaging, labeling, and decorating cakes and pastries; ordering, receiving, and storing products, determining production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit
Experience decorating cakes quickly and efficiently with quality professional results
Experience preparing pastries quickly and efficiently with quality professional results
Ability to read and follow a recipe
Basic math skills used to half or double recipes
Knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED preferred
One year of bakery experience preferred
Enjoys working with, handling, and eating cake and pastry products

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Bakery
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Follows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ pastries and cakes
Ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock
Minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product
Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
Bakes and decorates cakes for sale and for custom orders
Makes frosting to be used for cake decorating
Writes production sheets for other Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators
Assists with test and quarterly inventory
Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators regarding their performance and areas of improvement
Write the schedule for Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators
Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.