SUMMARY
The Niemann Harvest 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. The Cake Designer will assist the Bakery Manager in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemanns Harvest Market culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
- Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
- 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 guideline
- 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
- Passion/purpose
- Foodie/farmer
- Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
- People enthusiast/outgoing
- Genuine
- Good communicator/desire to share
- Trendy/fun
- Honest
- Techie
- 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 Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
- Hair net
- Safety cutter
- 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
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
$17 up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location
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