Bakery/cake Decorator

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
• prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
• recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• check product quality to ensure freshness
• review sell by dates and take appropriate action
• use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
• decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items
• label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
• report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer
• stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
• adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
• ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
• reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
• practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
• report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
• notify management of customer or employee accidents
• must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Any retail experience
• any bakery/cake decorating experience
• ability to handle stressful situations
• knowledge of basic math
• effective communication skills
• second language: speaking, reading and/or writing is desired

second language: speaking, reading and/or writing is desired

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• sick pay
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program