Lead Pastry Chef and Cake Decorator

$17.99 - $21.42 PER HOURGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all pastry and cake products in the Bakery in addition to training other Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators. This person will be preparing, cooking, mixing, baking, assembling, packaging, labeling, and decorating cakes and pastries; ordering, receiving, and storing products, determining production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery providesResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels of all pastry and cake productsConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad itemsEnsures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceDelivers excellent customer service to all customersFollows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of Harmons' pastries and cakesEnsures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stockMinimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating productPrepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stockBakes and decorates cakes for sale and for custom ordersMakes frosting to be used for cake decoratingWrites production sheets for other Pastry Chefs and Cake DecoratorsAssists with test and quarterly inventoryTeaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the teamProvides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators regarding their performance and areas of improvementWrite the schedule for Pastry Chefs and Cake DecoratorsCommunicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh BakeryMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED preferred; one year of bakery experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Current Food Handler's PermitExperience decorating cakes quickly and efficiently with quality professional resultsExperience preparing pastries quickly and efficiently with quality professional resultsAbility to read and follow a recipeBasic math skills used to half or double recipesEnjoys working with, handling, and eating cake and pastry productsKnowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastriesAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associatesAbility to professionally and appropriately handle conflictMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistentAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, sticky, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, stir, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, climbing, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.