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Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Cake Decorator and Pastry Finisher is responsible for the day-to-day production and finishing of cakes, pastries, and other bakery products while maintaining a high-quality standard. This employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members within and outside of their department, foster a positive work environment, and embody the core values of Wrights Dairy Farm and Bakery.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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Cake Decorating Responsibilities

• Communicate with multiple departments to ensure product availability, timely special orders, and customer satisfaction.
• Review all cake orders to verify accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Complete all customer orders per specifications, including the correct flavor, filling, topping, and decorations.
• Baste cakes in a variety of different frostings including but not limited to whipped cream, buttercream, Italian buttercream, cream cheese, and poured ganache
• Create high-quality designs using techniques such as piping, airbrushing, icing roses, ribbon and confetti, fresh fruit, fresh flowers, kits, and basic fondant work.
• Write neatly and clearly on all cakes, ensuring color combinations are aesthetically pleasing.
• Finish and set up pastry platters.
• Maintain, inventory, and order decorative items for cakes, special orders, and seasonal products.

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Pastry Finishing Responsibilities

• Assemble and decorate pastries such as cupcakes, eclairs, cake slices, cream pastries, and other products as needed.
• Assemble and decorate a wide variety of stock cakes for the store. This includes basting in a variety of different frostings including but not limited to whipped cream, buttercream, Italian buttercream, cream cheese, poured ganache as well as fresh fruit, chocolate, and assorted decorations.
• Prepare, trim, frost, and cut various bars, including brownies and fruit squares.
• Follow daily production lists and create additional products when core items run low.
• Ensure all pastries and cakes adhere to Wrights Bakery SOPs for quality and freshness.
• Set up and finish pastry platters for retail or special orders.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in cleaning and sanitizing tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tables, floors, mixers, and other equipment.
• Stay informed by attending daily huddles, reading memos, and participating in team meetings.
• Use technology for scheduling, payroll, checklists, forms, SOPs, and various other forms.
• Communicate effectively with peers and management regarding necessities, challenges, and team well-being.

Competencies:

• Customer focus.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong time management skills.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership abilities.