Pastry Helper Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

Position Summary:
The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Froster ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following a strict proprietary recipe, NbC cake-frosting methods and food safety standards, the Froster makes our signature frosting and utilizes standardized application techniques to frost all our delicious cakes.The Froster embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace.
Accountabilities/Duties:
• Follows NbC proprietary frosting recipe and application methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade or handheld mixer and pastry bag to frost cakes.
• Prioritizes cake per-orders according to schedule and frosts cakes for walk-in guest orders accordingly.
• Ensures an adequate supply of samples and frosted cakes are available for guests in the bakery display case and maintains appropriate frosting and frosted cake par levels.
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of frosted cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains frosting and refrigeration logs.
• Monitors inventory of frosting supplies and notifies management when replenishment is required.
• Evaluates baked and frosted cakes to ensure NbC standards are met and informs management of any quality control issues.
• Cleans, sanitizes and restocks workstation, ensures frosting supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift, and washes any equipment in the absence of the Dishwasher/Utility Employee.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.
Core Values and Competencies:
• Servant's Heart
o Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
o Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.
o Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.
• Spirit of a Champion
o Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.
o Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
o Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.
• Genuine Connections
Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts others.
o Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
o Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Can understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, order tickets, operating procedures and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
o Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.
• Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
• Has the ability to perform repetitious tasks that require precise and continuous movement of arms, wrists, hands and fingers.
• Has the physical capacity to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
• Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
• Can evaluate products, processes, information and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
• Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
• Is diligent, organized and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize workload and operate independently with minimal supervision.
Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience in an operational support role at a bakery or restaurant or in a food service environment is a plus.
Work Availability: Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.
Bakery Open: Monday - Sunday
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Join Our Growing Family
From "Happy Birthday" to "Just Because," Nothing Bundt Cakes® is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant's Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.
With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there's plenty of opportunity to join our family!
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Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.