Cake Designer

SUMMARY

The County Market Cake Designer is responsible for providing the highest quality cakes to customers in everyday presentation and special orders, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Proper designing including variety and merchandising in the cake case and other display fixtures and cases.
• Designs and ices cakes by hand and with kits
• Plans and produces all special cake orders in a timely manner
• Promotes product
• Responsible for stock levels
• Pulls stale product
• Fills freezer
• Fills cake rack
• Makes icing
• Keeps design area clean and washes dishes
• Follow all Health Code guidelines
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Cake designing skills
• Detail orientated
• High Energy Level
• Adaptability
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hair net
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Oven mitts
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use standard bakery equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Ovens
• Proofers
• Mixer
• Bread slicer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Extreme cold
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location