Cake Decorator Specialist

About the Role
As a Cake Decorator at Target, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers an exceptional guest experience in the Food and Beverage department. Your primary responsibility will be to create visually appealing and delicious custom cakes, while maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by providing a fresh and abundant shopping experience during all hours of operations.
• Execute Food and 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 and 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.
• Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.
• Follow proper perishable inventory procedures to ensure an accurate recording of inventory.
• Create a welcoming experience by authentically greeting all guests.
• Observe to quickly understand whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Follow body language and verbal clues to tailor your approach.
• Engage with guests in a genuine way, which includes asking questions to better understand their specific needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.
• Thank the guest in a genuine way and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.
• 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.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up (OPU), and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
• All other duties based on business needs.

Requirements
We are looking for a skilled Cake Decorator who is passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

About Target
Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. We are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience and providing a safe and inclusive work environment for our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package, including financial and education assistance, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits