Minimum* Any retail experience* Any bakery/cake decorating experience* Ability to handle stressful situations* Knowledge of basic math* Effective communication skillsDesired* Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing* Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store* Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products* Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment* Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need* Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell by dates and take appropriate action; use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines* Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items* Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise* Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager* Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads* Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory* Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations* Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed* Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management* Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair* Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return.