Cake Decorator

4 months ago


Paterson, New Jersey, United States Rise Baking Company Full time

Rise Baking Company was created by a team of bakery professionals who are passionate about offering top-notch products and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our employees.

We are dedicated to exceeding expectations, which distinguishes us in the bakery industry. Our team members are crucial to our success.

We believe in the significance of our team's caliber as much as we value the excellence of our products. Our workplace nurtures innovation, and we appreciate an entrepreneurial and hardworking ethos—a place where integrity, respect, and confidence are the fundamental elements of our operations. We take pride in collaborating with imaginative individuals who love what they do, and we are constantly seeking to grow our workforce.

We provide a diverse range of professional and managerial prospects, including roles in sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. Our team also includes a diverse mix of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation staff, team leads, and supervisors.

Similar to our products, our benefits package is designed to make a difference. Coverage options may include:

  • Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
  • Performance bonus potential
  • 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Summary

We are currently in search of an experienced Cake Decorator & Traveling Trainer based in New York or New Jersey to provide technical support, bakery, and cake decorating training to assigned client accounts.

Essential Functions

  • Provide training to in-store bakery staff on cake decorating techniques and baking procedures for various frozen batters and mixes
  • Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for the ready-to-sell product portfolio
  • Introduce new ideas and programs to assigned client accounts
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure top-notch service and resources are delivered to clients
  • Adaptability to evolving environments
  • Capacity to stand and perform fine hand manipulations for up to 10 hours daily
  • Proficient in computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to carefully follow recipes and training procedures based on customer specifications

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

  • Must be located in New Jersey or a neighboring state
  • 3-5 years of cake decorating and baking experience; preference for grocery store bakery experience
  • Portfolio is preferred
  • Responsible for managing provided tools and equipment
  • Capacity to work in colder climates for 3-6 hours daily
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs manually
  • Capable of standing and performing fine hand manipulations for up to 10 hours per day
  • Must be able to stay stationary 100% of the time
  • Frequent operation of kitchen, baking, and decorating equipment and machinery
  • Frequent communication with colleagues and management, exchanging accurate information in these interactions

Travel required

  • 75% travel

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

  • People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our team members— they are our finest ingredient
  • Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training to ensure safety
  • Customer Partnerships: Decisions are made with the customer experience in mind, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Collaboration: We utilize each other's diverse experiences to achieve the best results for our growing organization
  • Communication: We inform and listen to our team, customers, suppliers, and investors
  • Results: We prioritize endeavors that drive profitable growth and celebrate our successes

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and discrimination based on disability will not be tolerated.