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Cotton Candy Artist
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An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
$70,219 / year median in New Jersey
+9% projected growth
Job Description
3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ, New Jersey, 07728, US
PUFFY COTTON CANDY JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Cotton Candy Artist Puffy Cotton Candy is looking for an artistic, innovative, and energetic cotton candy artist to make cotton candy clouds, characters, and cakes at our store in the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, NJ 07728. To succeed as a cotton candy artist, you should be imaginative, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and have fun! You should be responsible, attentive to customer needs, and committed to providing excellent service and experience. No cotton candy experience necessary.
Cotton Candy Artist Responsibilities:
Operate a cotton candy machine to create cotton candy clouds and characters. Cut, sculpt, and shape characters using cookie cutters, scissors, and other tools. Possess knowledge of current line-up of characters and flavors. Communicate with customers, managers, and cashiers to fulfill orders. Operate a Square Point of Sale system which involves handling both cash and card transactions for when a cashier is not present. Maintain a clean workspace and helping other cotton candy artists keep their workspace clean when able. Perform opening and closing procedures which include washing all cotton candy machine bowls, scraping cotton candy heads, wiping down workstations, washing tools, restocking supplies, managing inventory, etc.
Cotton Candy Artist Requirements:
Willingness and patience to learn a new skill. Ability to communicate with others in a clear and concise manner. High level of energy with strong customer service skills. Ability to stand for long durations, navigate the kiosk, lift heavy items, and work with other team members in a fast-paced environment to provide excellent service. Detail oriented and organized. Pay is $15-$17/hr
+ TIPS with the ability to make up to $22/hr
+ TIPS. Part-time and full-time positions available!
About Puffy Cotton Candy:
Our store concept takes cotton candy-making to thrilling new heights as Puffy artists spin custom creations by hand, in eye-popping sizes, shapes, and colors — in dozens of mouthwatering flavors. In addition to spinning delicious traditional cones (which we call "clouds"), Puffy crafts mesmerizing cotton candy edible art sculptures. Standing nearly two feet high, Puffy transforms a mountain of fresh cotton candy into magical characters like a rainbow unicorn, cuddly teddy bear, and more! To learn more about our characters and creations please visit us at puffycottoncandy.com OR email us at freehold@puffycottoncandy.com Apply