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Custom Cake Order Specialist

Los Alamitos, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • customer service
  • multitask
  • prioritize tasks
  • bakery products
  • ingredients
  • California Food Handler Card
  • weekends
  • holidays

Role summary

Katella is seeking a Custom Cake Order Specialist to join their team. This role involves taking orders for cakes, baked goods, and catering, answering phone calls, and assisting guests with product inquiries. The specialist will accurately prepare and record special orders, maintain a clean work area, and provide exceptional customer service. Collaboration with team members across front and back-of-house operations is essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills, excellent organization, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of bakery products. A California Food Handler Card is required.

Description

Katella team members will be ambassadors of the Katella brand and are expected to always provide the highest level of hospitality to our guests. All team members are expected to be committed to being part of a growing company, maintaining a professional demeanor while remaining personable and welcoming to our guests.

Katella’s mission is to create a memorable and thoughtful dining experience for every guest who walks through our doors while providing the highest-quality products at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Take orders for cakes, baked goods, and catering services.
  • Answer phone calls and provide information about bakery and deli products.
  • Assist guests with questions about products, ingredients, and special orders.
  • Prepare and accurately record special orders to meet guest expectations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area.
  • Provide friendly and attentive service to guests, creating a positive experience.
  • Work with team members to support daily bakery, deli, front-of-house (FOH), and back-of-house (BOH) operations.
  • Maintain a positive, professional, and flexible attitude while promoting teamwork.
  • Communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and management.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Knowledge of bakery products and ability to explain ingredients when requested.
  • California Food Handler Card required 
  • Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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