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Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
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Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that aims to provide exceptional value and quality to its members. As a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club combines the strengths of one of the world’s largest retail giants with a commitment to a superior shopping experience, focused on convenience, savings, and customer satisfaction. With numerous locations across the United States, Sam's Club offers a wide selection of products, including groceries, electronics, home goods, and specialty services such as fresh bakery items, all designed to meet diverse member needs. The company fosters a culture of inclusion and respect, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement in order to serve its members better every day. Sam's Club actively promotes a drug-free workplace and maintains policies that ensure safety, integrity, and a supportive work environment for all associates.

The position of Cake Decorator at Sam's Club is a vital role within the bakery production team, requiring creative skill, attention to detail, and a dedication to quality. As a Cake Decorator, you will be responsible for producing visually appealing and delicious bakery items that meet the high standards expected by our members. This role involves planning bakery production schedules, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy in decorative designs using a variety of tools like decorating bags, tips, and nozzles. The Cake Decorator operates within strict food safety guidelines, maintaining sanitation standards, cold chain compliance, and managing inventory effectively. Beyond crafting cakes, the role emphasizes collaboration with other associates to maintain stock levels, reduce shrinkage, and provide excellent member service.

You will also leverage digital tools and hand-held technology to optimize business decisions related to production and ordering while enhancing member experiences. The position demands strong communication skills to educate and support fellow team members, helping to foster an engaging, respectful, and high-performing work environment. The Cake Decorator acts with integrity and respects individual differences, working as part of a cohesive team that drives continuous improvement. This role cannot only develop your technical and artistic skills but also offers opportunities to grow as a mentor and talent ambassador within Sam's Club bakery operations.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $19.00 to $27.00, with potential premium pay based on schedule, location, seasonality, and specific duties performed. Sam's Club provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, paid time off, and educational benefits through the Live Better U program. These benefits are designed to support the wellbeing, development, and financial security of associates. Sam's Club encourages a positive and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring every associate feels valued and empowered to succeed while delivering outstanding service to members. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service who seek a dynamic role within a renowned retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months experience in fresh production area
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Successful completion of all job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical bakery tasks
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to safety protocols
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum 6 months experience in fresh production area
  • Familiarity with cake decorating techniques and tools preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to use digital tools and handheld technology
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Customer service orientation and problem solving skills
  • Ability to train and mentor others
  • Understanding of inventory management and shrink control
  • Commitment to company values and ethical standards

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with cross functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools tasks and resources
  • Communicates and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service
  • Maintains instock levels and controls shrinkage
  • Plans the bakery productions ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of bakery decorative designs
  • Follows recipe measurement instructions and uses decorating tools like bags tips and nozzles
  • Ensures adherence to food safety standards sanitation guidelines and cold chain compliance
  • Operates maintains and sanitizes bakery equipment
  • Leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience
  • Utilizes hand held technology for production merchandise ordering and product quality decisions
  • Drives bakery area performance ensuring quality and date control standards
  • Eliminates waste and prepares for seasonal bakery volume events
  • Assists members with purchasing decisions and resolves member issues
  • Models high quality service and acts as a talent ambassador by supporting and mentoring associates
  • Complies with company policies procedures and ethical standards
  • Completes work assignments collaborating with managers coworkers and customers
  • Embraces diversity creating an inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Maintains and promotes integrity ethics and compliance
  • Delivers customer focused results balancing short and long term priorities
  • Drives continuous improvement and supports adoption of new technologies and skills

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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