Cake Decorator - Chicago, Illinois
Overview
The Cake Decorator reports to the Bakery Manager or Bakery Crew Leader. This role prepares and decorates cakes cupcakes cookies and other specialty desserts ensuring high quality visual and taste standards. Responsibilities include designing custom cakes assisting customers maintaining display areas following food safety protocols monitoring inventory and supporting team tasks. This position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow within a diverse team.
What You'll Do11
- 1Decorate cakes cupcakes and other baked goods to company specifications and customer requests
- 2Design and create custom cakes for birthdays weddings and special events
- 3Maintain consistency in product appearance flavor and quality
- 4Assist customers with orders design ideas and product selection
- 5Ensure cakes and decorated items are properly displayed and merchandised
- 6Rotate product and maintain accurate labeling to ensure freshness
- 7Maintain a clean safe and sanitary work area tools and equipment
- 8Assist bakery team members with baking packaging and stocking as needed
- 9Follow company food safety and sanitation procedures at all times
- 10Monitor inventory of decorating supplies and communicate needs to the Bakery Manager
- 11Meet production and service deadlines to support customer demand and special orders
Requirements8
- 1High school diploma or equivalent required
- 21–2 years of cake decorating or related bakery experience preferred
- 3Knowledge of icing fondant piping and airbrushing techniques
- 4Strong artistic and creative skills
- 5Good communication and customer service abilities
- 6Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to quality
- 7Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods
- 8Flexible schedule availability including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays
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