BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Centennial, CO, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.90 - $25.11

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

safe work environment

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Our company is a well-established retail organization known for delivering exceptional customer experiences and high-quality products. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive and respectful environment where customers feel valued and appreciated every time they visit. Our commitment to diversity, integrity, honesty, and safety serves as the foundation of our company culture, ensuring all interactions and operations align with these core values.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Bakery Associate to join our team. This role is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about customer service and bakery products to contribute to a friendly and inviting shopping atmosphere. The Bakery Associate will play a vital role in engaging with customers, assisting them in discovering new products, and providing exceptional service from product recommendations to preparing and decorating bakery items. The position involves working closely with the department manager to support sales and profit goals, maintain the highest quality assurance standards, and uphold a safe and clean environment within the bakery department.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness and quality of bakery products, including cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and cookies. You will have the opportunity to exercise creativity through cake decorating and play a key part in managing inventory, product displays, and handling customer inquiries with professionalism and warmth. The role demands attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Additionally, you will adhere to all health and safety regulations to maintain a safe workplace for both employees and customers.

This employment opportunity is ideal for individuals with any retail or bakery experience, especially those who thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. We value team members who can demonstrate adaptability, uphold company values, and contribute to team success. If you have a passion for bakery products, enjoy helping customers, and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, this role offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and skill development.

Job Requirements

Any retail experience
any bakery/cake decorating experience
ability to handle stressful situations
knowledge of basic math
effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
ability to handle stressful situations
knowledge of basic math
effective communication skills

Job Duties

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
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