Essential Cake Decorator functions include, but are not limited to: + Prepare and decorate cake products according to customer specifications and all applicable standards and procedures. for special orders and walk-in customers. + Properly and safely operate and maintain cake equipment while following all health and safety standards. + Maintain an adequate inventory of decorated cakes at all times, including back-up cakes during holidays, national promotions and other peak cake occasions. + Keep display freezer full at all times to the proper level with a variety of cakes attractively displayed. + Conducts sampling and actively sells products + Take and fill customer cake orders on the phone and in person in a professional and timely manner. + Be pleasant and alert to our customer needs. + Work as a “team” member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value to each customer. + Clean work area, organize and stock needed items. + Stock and execute proper rotation of products. + Keep cake production area and equipment clean and sanitary. + Inform immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance. + Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff. + Communicate all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff. **Additional Responsibilities:** + Assist in the success of the restaurant by ensuring guest satisfaction through adhering to standards for quality, value, service and cleanliness. + Maintain a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and pleasant working climate. + Communicate all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff. + Must have excellent customer service skills, exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness. **Qualifications and the Interview Process** + Cake decorator’s certification is strongly preferred. + Exceptional decorating skills including gel, icing, air brush, decorating kits, edible images, floral designs, and licensed character designs + You will be asked to provide examples of your previous cakes you have made, so please have your portfolio available and updated. + You will be asked to decorate cakes as part of the interview process. + Coordination skills to follow instructions and duplicate drawings and letters from printed images. + Must practice established food-handling procedures to meet any local health regulations. + Must be able to perform under pressure in a high volume restaurant including moving and responding quickly for long periods of time. + Must be able to stand for long periods of time. + Must be able to work in and out of different temperature ranges. + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.