Cake Decorator/Baker

Job Description

Cake Decorator

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

Essential Functions
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Decorates cakes, cupcakes, and message cookies, utilizing various shapes and figures (for example, lines, letters, figures, and flowers) and using i cing bags, cutters, frostings, and miscellaneous hand tools.

Maintains the bakery area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging a nd organizing merchandise/supplies, identifying shrink and damages, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Maintains merchandise presentation in the bakery area by stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged or out-of-date goods, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise.

Provides customer service by acknowledging the customer, identifying customer needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving customer issues and concerns, and promoting products and services, while maintaining a safe shopping environment.

Receives and stocks merchandise/supplies from distribution centers and suppliers and organizes and maintains the bakery area by following company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation.

Prepares bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating bakery equipment, following formulas and decorating and b aking instructions, and properly wrapping, dating, labeling, and storing merchandise.

Follows company policies and procedures for preparing, handling, packaging, labeling, and storing food, operating and sanitizing food-related equipment, stocking and displaying/merchandising food products, and maintaining and cleaning the bakery department.

Competencies
An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Inventory - Handles, moves, and displays goods in safe and correct ways. Tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage in a timely manner. Reports poor inventory practices and low in-stock levels in assigned area. Uses inventory tools and equipment in safe and correct ways.

Food - Handles, stores, cooks, and cleans food in safe and correct ways. Informs Customers about food items when asked to do so. Prepares, takes, and fills orders for food items in a timely manner. Observes and reports complaints and problems with food products, services, and work areas. Uses food equipment and supplies in safe and correct ways, and cleans and logs them after each use.

Customer/Member Centered: Serve the Customer/Member - Shows care and concern when serving our customers/members. Asks questions in order to understand customer/member needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed customer/member expectations. Finds and uses the right r esources (people, products, tools) at the right time in order to resolve customer/member requests.

Judgment: Make Effective Choices - Uses policies, procedures, and/or guides to make good choices. Uses data and facts in order to make day-to-day decisions and involves others as needed. Recognizes what might be a problem and informs those who can correct it.

Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Work - Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. Identifies steps needed in order t o carry out work as required.

Influence and Communicate: Share Information - Listens to others and asks questions to learn about what is needed. Communicates the right i nformation to associates and leaders when they need it. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.

Execution and Results: Get Results - Makes sure work is done correctly. Works on top priorities first. Makes a consistent effort to get results. Meets deadlines. Takes action in order to solve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner.

Ethics and Compliance: Perform to Ethical Standards - Follows company policies and procedures (for example, the Ten Foot Rule). Shows integrity a nd ethical behavior in all work situations. Reports ethical and compliance issues promptly.

Adaptability: Adapt - Adapts to changing work demands. Stays focused on own work when faced with change or difficulties. Stays open to and learns f rom assignments and feedback.

Physical Activities
T he following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Enters and locates information on computer.

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Job Description

Cake Decorator

Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer.

Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

V isually verifies information, often in small print.

R eads information, often in small print.

Visually locates merchandise and other objects.

Visually inspects equipment.

R eaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

M oves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Work Environment
Working in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.

Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.

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Signature
I have read and understand the essential functions for this position and certify that:

I have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without areasonable accommodation.
I do not have the ability to perform the essential functions of this position either with orwithout a reasonable accommodation.

Associate/Applicant Printed Name Associate/Applicant Signature Date

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person