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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a talented and creative Cake Decorator to design and decorate cakes according to customers' specifications and preferences. The successful candidate will understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different cake textures. You will use your creativity to design and decorate beautiful, unique, and exciting cakes for our clients. You will be responsible for meeting with clients, sketching designs, selecting the ingredients, baking the cakes, decorating them, and ensuring that they are delivered safely. You should be skilled in various decorating techniques, including piping, painting, and edible decorations. You should also be able to work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Consulting with customers to discuss desired cake designs and cake decorating ideas for specialty cakes.
- Decorating regular bakery items and creating special order items.
- Crafting and creating new and exciting decorated desserts and show pieces.
- Ensuring all health and food safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
- Monitoring inventory levels of cake decorating supplies and ordering new stock as required.
- Delivering cakes to customers in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintaining an updated knowledge of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor products.
- Collaborating with other culinary team members to ensure the production of high-quality items.
- Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Cake Decorator.
- Strong creativity and attention to detail.
- Ability to decorate cakes by hand and with decorating tools.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift heavy items.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with cake decorating?
- Can you describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline for a cake order?
- How do you handle customer complaints?
- What is your favorite cake decorating technique and why?
- How do you ensure that your cakes are delivered safely?