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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

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club, committed to providing members with high-quality products, exceptional service, and outstanding value. As a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club operates nationwide, offering a wide range of merchandise including groceries, electronics, home goods, and fresh bakery items. Known for its innovation and member-focused approach, Sam's Club fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive environment for both associates and members.

The Cake Decorator position at Sam's Club is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams within the club to ensure that bakery products meet members' expectations for quality, creativity, and freshness. The Cake Decorator is responsible for planning and executing bakery production activities, specializing in decorative designs that enhance the appeal of baked goods. This includes using decorating bags, tips, and nozzles to craft decorative flowers, lettering, and other intricate designs on bakery items.

Beyond baking skills, the Cake Decorator leverages digital tools and technology to support production efficiency, inventory management, and sales enhancement. Utilizing handheld devices, the Cake Decorator makes informed business decisions that align with member needs and store goals. This role also emphasizes adherence to food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and cold chain compliance to ensure the highest quality and safety of bakery items.

The Cake Decorator acts as an owner of the bakery area by managing quality control, minimizing waste, and preparing for seasonal events that influence bakery volume. They also play a key role in member engagement by assisting with purchasing decisions and resolving any issues or concerns. As a Talent Ambassador, the Cake Decorator exemplifies Walmart’s values by promoting a positive work culture, supporting teammates, and fostering personal and professional development.

Sam's Club offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $19.00 to $27.00, along with potential premiums based on schedule, location, and specific work performed. Associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as 401(k) plans, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off is provided, which includes PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and paid voting time. Additional benefits include disability coverage, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and education assistance through the Live Better U program, which fully funds various educational pursuits from high school completion to bachelor's degrees.

This full-time or part-time position requires candidates to be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of six months of experience in the fresh production area. Preferred qualifications include cake decorating skills. Sam's Club maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy to ensure a safe and productive environment for all associates and members. This role offers an enriching career path for those eager to combine their baking expertise with excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • minimum six months experience in fresh production area
  • ability to complete all job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
  • willingness to comply with company policies and drug-free workplace
  • ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • availability to work variable hours including seasonal demands
  • physical ability to perform bakery production tasks

Job Qualifications

  • minimum six months experience in fresh production area
  • effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to collaborate with teams
  • knowledge of bakery production and decoration techniques
  • understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to operate and maintain bakery equipment
  • proficiency with digital tools and technology
  • customer service orientation
  • problem-solving skills
  • ability to mentor and train others
  • commitment to quality and compliance
  • strong work ethic and integrity
  • flexibility to adapt to business needs

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and educates associates on tools, tasks, and resources
  • communicates and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service
  • maintains in-stock levels and controls shrinkage
  • plans bakery productions ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
  • decorates bakery items using various tools like decorating bags, tips, and nozzles
  • adheres to food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
  • operates, maintains, and sanitizes bakery equipment
  • leverages digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience
  • uses handheld technology for business decisions related to production, ordering, training, and product quality
  • drives bakery area performance by controlling quality and dates, eliminating waste, preparing for seasonal events
  • assists members with purchasing decisions and resolves member issues
  • acts as a brand ambassador promoting high-quality service and positive team interactions
  • complies with company policies, ethics, and integrity standards
  • collaborates with managers and coworkers to complete priorities and identify improvement opportunities
  • embraces diversity to create a supportive workplace culture
  • mentors and develops team members
  • acts with integrity, accountability, and supports Walmart's regenerative goals
  • delivers results focused on customer satisfaction and balances short and long-term priorities
  • drives continuous improvement and supports change initiatives

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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