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Job Description
Cake Decorator
ZUPPARDOS ECONOMICAL SUPERMARKETS LLC
Metairie, LA Job Details $15 - $18 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Food service customer order management Maintaining an organized workspace Food service health code compliance Labeling Coating Cleaning kitchen areas Color theory Manual packaging Shelf stocking Retail merchandising procedures Food safety sanitizing procedures Merchandising display arrangement Food preparation Packaging (food) Decorating baked goods Safety protocol implementation Full Job Description Zuppardo's Family Market, family owned and operated, has been a staple in the community for over 90 years, providing delicious food, great value, and exceptional service. We are looking for professional, service-oriented Bakery Clerks and Cake Decorators to help us continue that tradition. Our bakery team members are friendly, personable, reliable, energetic, and team-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. They must be detail-oriented and able to multitask while providing excellent customer service. Customer Service Greet customers warmly and assist with bakery purchases Take and process special cake and dessert orders Provide recommendations on cakes, pastries, and bakery items Required Skills for Experienced Cake Decorators Proficiency in advanced cake decorating techniques, including borders, flowers, rosettes, writing, and layered designs Experience working with buttercream, whipped icing, fondant, and ganache Ability to smooth ice cakes, stack multi-layer cakes, and apply crumb coats and final finishes Skilled in using decorating tools such as piping bags, tips, spatulas, turntables, and airbrush tools Ability to replicate customer design requests or create custom designs for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and special events Strong color mixing and design skills to create visually appealing cakes Experience decorating cupcakes, sheet cakes, tiered cakes, and specialty desserts Ability to work quickly while maintaining high-quality presentation in a fast-paced bakery environment Strong attention to detail and consistency to meet bakery presentation standards Knowledge of proper cake storage, packaging, and food safety procedures Ability to read and follow cake order forms accurately and meet deadlines for customer pickups Strong time management and multitasking skills when handling multiple order Bakery Operations Package and label bakery items accurately Stock displays and ensure products are fresh and visually appealing Rotate products following first-in/first-out guidelines Assist bakers with preparation, icing, and finishing baked goods as needed Sanitation & Safety Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery work area Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards Properly store ingredients, tools, and decorated cakes Qualifications Previous cake decorating or bakery experience preferred Knowledge of basic decorating techniques (piping, borders, flowers, writing) Creative eye for design and attention to detail Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to stand for extended periods and lift bakery items as needed What We Offer Competitive pay Employee discounts Opportunities for advancement A positive, team-oriented work environment
