Cake Decorator

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ALL ABOUT TARGET 

As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say, “I love Target!” When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. You’re working alongside a dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. The Food & Beverage team works together to provide the guest a fresh, full and food safe shopping experience all day, every day. 

ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE 

The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store. 

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Cake Decorator can provide you with the: 

Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture in food 

Ability to build guest relationships and convert interactions into sales through sampling, special orders and creating unique designs 

Knowledge building in cake and dessert trends including: seasonality, guest preference, flavor combinations and ingredients 

Experience in monitoring sales of products and adjusting production to drive efficiency, profitability and minimize waste 

Skills in cake decorating fundamentals  

As a Cake Decorator, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: 

Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest’s needs over task 

Execute Food & Beverage processes, including food deliveries, replenishment, pulls, stocking, zoning, instocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, defect, signing and backstock 

Engage with guests to capture their customized cake needs and consistently meet or exceed guest expectations 

Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards 

Follow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practice 

Understand how operational procedures impact shortage and profitability

Produce items to specifications on production cards and follow specific department routines 

Follow proper packaging and labeling guidelines for food products 

Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items as outlined through best practice 

Locate and identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to best practice 

Execute sampling best practices 

Follow proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure an accurate recording of inventory 

Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest 

Properly handle environmentally sensitive items when breaks and spills occur 

Appropriately use and care for in-store and personal protective equipment; follow equipment control guidelines 

Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance 

All other duties based on business needs 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We might be a great match if: 

Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests 

Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target 

Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do 

You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded 

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Cake Decorator. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: 

Previous cake decorating experience preferred, but not required 

Artistic skills to design and execute custom high level cake decorating 

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members 

Learn and adapt to current technology needs 

Work both independently and with a team 

Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot 

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:  

Accurately handle cash register operations 

Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds   

Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Company info

Target Brands, Inc.
Website : http://www.target.com/