Location: Melville,NY, USA
A little about us... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across New York and New Jersey Uncle Giuseppes offers a unique selection of specialty goods. From the vibrant array of fresh produce to the freshly made prepared foods and gourmet treats, Uncle Giuseppes always provides a special experience for customers. With quality being a top priority, they always ensure that everything is made fresh every day and only with the finest ingredients. Our gourmet Uncle Giuseppe's Store located in Melville is actively seeking a Full-Time Cake Decorator.This new team member will perform all duties related to cake, tart, pastry, and special-order decoration. Will also create appealing designs on all specialty bakery goods, ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members at-all-times.ResponsibilitiesCreatively decorates all cakes, tarts, pastries, and special-order items. Assists with production of all mandatory bakery products (i.e. parfaits, bars, cupcakes) Produces in-house products to daily par levels, as specified on production sheets. Completes production and spoilage records, adjusting production sheets to maintain sufficient product. Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices bakery products for sale. Monitors product quality for freshness and ensures proper product rotation. Arrives to work-station on time; and appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings Provides excellent customer service; and addresses the needs of the customers in a timely and effective manner. Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including: Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards. Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing Immediately reports safety hazards and violations Other duties and functions as assignedRequirementsJob SkillsThorough product knowledge Ability to follow directions and established procedures. Good cake decorating skills (ability to make flowers and decorative borders; knowledge of elegant piping techniques.) Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications. Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors. Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills. Passion for food and the mission of Uncle Giuseppes Marketplace Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.Experience/EducationHS Diploma or equivalent Professional training or in-depth training as a Cake Decorator 2 + years of Cake Decorating experience in addition experience working within a retail experience performing cake decorating. Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language. Requires an individual who is detail oriented with a keen eye for the art of cake decorating. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% lunch discount, 25% shopping discount and more! Job Location: