Pastry Decorator

$17 - $29/Yr

Heritage Grocers - San Jose, CA

- Entry Level

San Jose, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

At Cardenas Markets, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another. Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues while making a difference in our communities. The Pastry Decorator assists in the bakery department by preparing fresh baked goods daily for our customers by following recipes, labeling, and storing baked goods. The role is responsible for preparing and assembling quality food products in a fast-paced environment. The Pastry Decorator is expected to be a role model of the company by delivering excellent customer service while maintaining company core values.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with customers to address questions or concerns in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Assist Pastry team with preparing desserts and pastries as needed
• Take cake orders, ensure the department has fresh fruits and products, and maintain a fully stocked display case
• Support team with baking various breads, cookies, and desserts, including pan dulce
• Decorate cakes and pastries for customers
• Use artistic skills to create beautiful decorated cakes and pastries and mix colors for icing
• Effectively communicate with management and baking team in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
• Conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper levels
• Maintain standards for quality, cleanliness, organization, customer service, safety, loss prevention, sanitation, department conditions, and food safety
• Stock, fill, face, and ensure pricing accuracy while examining the rotation of all bakery products and discarding outdated or spoiled items
• Work with various professional Bakery equipment, including heat sources, mixers, and blenders
• Take food orders in person and by telephone
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Food Handlers Card
• Customer Service, pastry decorating, and retail experience desirable