Cake Icer/Pastry Assistants and Bakery Sales Cashiers Needed (Chicago)

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Rowie's Bakery is now hiring for all of the following positions:

1. Cake Icer Pastry Assistants
2. Bakery Sales Cashiers

Please read below for more information on each available position.

CAKE ICER PASTRY ASSISTANT (Part to Full Time - M, T, W, TH, F, SAT - Hourly $9.00 - $10.25 depending on experience)

We are looking for a cake icer/pastry assistant to complement our team! We need someone to help make our products SING! You will participate in the preparation and decoration of baked goods as well as packaging and labeling. You will provide excellent customer service and maintain sanitation of the department work areas. Please Note: In addition to designing artful presentation, your duties will also include pastry assistant tasks when you are not working on designing cakes and pastries. This includes frosting cakes and cupcakes, assembling pastries, putting together French macarons, assisting in the preparation of ingredients and more.

If you are:
- Creative type
- Hardworking
- Detail oriented
- Fast worker
- Personal Hygiene
- Good time management
- Highly enthusiastic (This means that you LOVE doing this kind of stuff)

Then this position is for you!
What you will be responsible for:
- To ice/frost all retail Cake orders to spec
- Frosting/Swirling cupcakes
- Garnishing all baked goods for final completion
- Filling French Macarons
- Piping custom greetings on cake orders (HUGE PLUS! During your interview, please be prepared to demonstrate this if this pertains to you!)
- Packaging various food products: Sponge cakes, French macarons, cakes, cake pops, etc
- Food Prepare ingredients: Cutting fruit, grinding powders, mixing frostings, scaling flour, etc
- Packaging, labeling and storing of all finished orders / products for sale
- Assemble petit fours and other specialty desserts
- Assist customers with special custom decoration order requests
- Maintaining various stock inventory levels
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
- Wash pots, pans and utensils as necessary
- Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned
- Loves to have fun! (This is not a misprint. We enjoy what we do here and it's important that you can easily jump right in and mix it up with the rest of us ? )

TO APPLY FOR THE CAKE ICER/PASTRY ASSISTANT POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK -- CAKE ICER PASTRY ASST" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer without reading the job description in its' entirety!):

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Sample work photos of your BEST work to us! Students, Graf Artists and experienced Cake Decorators encouraged to apply.
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)
ALSO:
*Ideal if you have a background or previous kitchen experience working in kitchen for food prep or other similar bakery pastry work
** Even better if you have experience or talent in piping handwritten greetings on cakes ("Happy Birthday," "Congratulations," "Best Wishes" etc.)
***Stage opportunities are available for strong candidates who qualify

BAKERY SALES CASHIER POSITION (Part Time and Full Time available - T, W, TH, F, SAT, SUN (Both opening and closing shifts are available - Hourly $8.50 - $9.50 depending on experience)

If you can execute flawless customer service with a smile while communicating effectively with the customers, then we want you! We are looking to complement our team with happy, enthusiastic and professional individuals. Inquire now if this is you! We are looking for bright individuals who can present themselves to new customers in a polished, professional manner. Enthusiastic persona, confidence and professional attitude is a must. No shy folks please. Your ability to present yourself to new customers boldly and confidently is key to this position.

The bakery cashier position will include the following requirements/responsibilities:
*Taking ownership of the bakery merchandising area and executing excellent customer service with a smile!
*Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor a huge plus!
*Professionalism is key
*Communicating with new customers in person and over the phone regarding existing product lines, new orders, existing orders and answering all customer inquiries
*Maintaining an immaculate workspace and keeping food display areas neat and clean
*Organization skills required
*Provide one to one consultations with customers for customized cake design orders
*Proficiency with computer (PC and Mac)
*Basic reading and math skills required
*Prior customer service experience
*Cleanliness and hygiene a must
*Previous experience answering phones and transferring calls
*Ringing purchases and making suggestions for customers
*Flexible schedule including weekends and early evenings
*Knowledge and familiarity with Philippine pastries and desserts a huge plus!

Please note: A big part of this position is educating the customer about new, unfamiliar products. Your personality, polished appearance and ability to communicate with a large variety of bakery customers is crucial. Laziness not tolerated (we're just sayin'!)

Reliable transportation is necessary as well. We are located in the northside of Chicago (Lincoln and California).

TO APPLY FOR THE RETAIL BAKERY SALES POSITION, SUBMIT TO US THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL WITH SUBJECT HEADING "THINK PINK-BAKERY SALES CASHIER" (This is to ensure that you are not randomly distributing your credentials to any employer without reading the job description in its' entirety!):

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- ***Important: Please answer the following question - What is 'Ube?' And how is it used? (Please provide us a small brief paragraph about this quaint, unique and wonderful ingredient! Note: We use it often ;)

Location: ChicagoCompensation: Cake Icer Pastry Assts (Starting at $9.00/hr) and Bakery Sales Cashiers (StartinThis is a part-time job.This is an internship jobPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3704586854

Posted: 2013-03-26, 9:21AM CDT

Edited: 2013-03-26, 9:21AM CDT

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