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BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.50
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
safety programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a well-known retail company specializing in bakery and grocery products, proudly serving its community by offering high-quality items and an exceptional shopping experience. This company is deeply committed to delivering excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, clean, and inviting environment that encourages customers to return time and again. As a part of their team, employees embrace the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, fostering a positive workplace culture both for customers and colleagues.

This particular role is designed for individuals interested in contributing to the bakery department, where they will play a pivotal part in not only assisting customers but also supporting the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals. The position involves a blend of customer interaction and hands-on bakery tasks, including cake decorating, product preparation, and inventory management. Employees in this role are expected to uphold the company's quality assurance standards, ensuring all bakery items meet high freshness and presentation criteria.

The successful candidate will create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service, making customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated. Responsibilities extend from answering product-related questions throughout the store to making helpful product suggestions and offering samples that allow customers to discover new items. This role requires a friendly, communicative, and organized individual who can thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, managing stress effectively while demonstrating strong math skills and attention to detail.

In addition to providing top-notch service and bakery skills, this position is instrumental in maintaining safety and cleanliness in line with local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations. The employee must adhere to all merchandising, labor control, expense management, loss prevention, maintenance, food safety, and customer engagement policies established by the company.

This is typically a full-time or part-time retail position offering competitive pay based on experience. Employees receive training to use proper bakery equipment, including ovens, refrigerators, and freezers, ensuring product quality and safety. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about bakery products and customer satisfaction who also wish to develop their skills in a supportive and values-driven retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • any retail experience
  • any bakery or cake decorating experience
  • ability to handle stressful situations
  • knowledge of basic math
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to create welcoming environment for customers
  • adherence to local, state, and federal regulations
  • ability to follow company policies and procedures
  • capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Any retail experience
  • any bakery or cake decorating experience
  • ability to handle stressful situations
  • knowledge of basic math
  • effective communication skills
  • second language speaking, reading, and/or writing
  • knowledge of store layout and product location
  • customer service orientation
  • ability to make product suggestions
  • attention to detail in quality and freshness checks
  • adherence to health and safety standards
  • teamwork and collaboration skills

Job Duties

  • Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service
  • establish and maintain a safe and clean environment
  • assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals
  • monitor established quality assurance standards
  • answer customer questions regarding products
  • offer product samples to customers
  • prepare bakery items including wedding cakes
  • decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items
  • label, stock, sign, and inventory merchandise
  • report product ordering and shipping discrepancies
  • maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions
  • adhere to all health and safety regulations
  • reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions
  • practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
  • report safety risks and illegal activity
  • perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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