Cake Decorator

Little Rock, AR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.00 - $15.25

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Harps is a well-established grocery and retail company committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service across their stores. Renowned for competitive pricing, product freshness, and a dedication to cleanliness, Harps has built a strong reputation within the communities it serves. The company’s mission is focused on delivering the best overall value to customers, supported by friendly service and a clean shopping environment. As an employer, Harps fosters a teamwork-centered atmosphere where employees are encouraged to collaborate, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. The company prides itself on upholding high ethical standards and professionalism, creating a positive workplace culture that respects individual contributions and prioritizes customer satisfaction.

The role of a Cake Decorator at Harps is designed for individuals passionate about bakery operations and delivering outstanding customer experiences through beautifully crafted baked goods. This position plays a crucial part within the bakery department, contributing to production, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining operational standards. A Cake Decorator at Harps ensures that every product meets strict quality and safety guidelines, presenting customers with an appealing and fresh assortment of bakery items. The role involves supporting overall bakery department readiness, including staff coordination, price maintenance, and inventory control to meet department financial objectives. Additionally, the position upholds strict adherence to equipment cleaning and safety protocols, guaranteeing a clean and safe workspace.

In this role, a Cake Decorator actively manages inventory processes such as ordering, replenishment, invoicing, and handling returns or reclamations. They maintain merchandising and sales floor excellence by ensuring products are stocked correctly, rotated properly, signed, and attractively displayed. The Cake Decorator also ensures compliance with company and regulatory food safety standards, packaging products accurately and maintaining appropriate labeling. Customer service is central to the position, with a strong emphasis on anticipating customer needs, building positive relationships, and exceeding expectations. The Cake Decorator demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a conscientious attitude, all while working in alignment with Harps’ values and mission. This full-time role typically requires a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate bakery demands and customer flow. Employees in this position must be physically capable of performing various duties that involve lifting, reaching, and standing throughout shifts. Overall, the Cake Decorator is a vital part of Harps’ commitment to quality bakery products and exceptional service that drives customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

must be at least 18 years of age
high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred
ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings early mornings weekends and holidays as needed
adaptable to different situations and the ability to respond with flexibility to shifting priorities and rapid change
ability to interpret understand and follow instructions
moves lifts carries and places merchandise and supplies weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
frequently reaches overhead and below the knees including pushing pulling squatting kneeling bending stooping crouching and twisting with or without bearing weight
occasionally required to climb
continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s) such as grasping gripping and turning
stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift
visually locates merchandise and other objects as well as verifies information often in small print
may be exposed to all weather conditions including hot cold rain snow ice and wind as well as inside work with variations in heat cold dust and humidity
may be exposed to cleaning solvents or other chemicals
may be exposed to latex eggs nuts soy and wheat
employment at Harps may be contingent upon completion and evaluation of a PEP survey drug screen employment reference check and criminal background check

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings early mornings weekends holidays
ability to interpret understand and follow instructions
ability to move lift carry and place merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms such as grasping gripping and turning
ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift
ability to visually locate merchandise and verify information often in small print
adaptability to different situations and flexibility to respond to shifting priorities and rapid change
understanding of food safety standards and procedures

Job Duties

support bakery department operations including readiness staffing price maintenance policies procedures inventory preparation financial goals department cleanliness safe use of equipment and tools
support bakery replenishment and inventory processes including ordering replenishment receiving invoicing accounting back stock reclamation returns damages reworks supply use and inventory preparation
support merchandising and sales floor standards by proper stocking rotation signing setting and maintaining displays sampling and overall department zoning procedures
adhere to all proper equipment procedures including cleaning and maintenance
follow company and food safety production guidelines for fresh food preparation production and processing ensuring proper packaging weighing pricing and labeling
maintain department cleaning standards following company food safety guidelines using approved equipment and cleaning chemicals
use critical thinking skills and logic to effectively solve problems
consistently produce and emphasize high quality products and services while following safety procedures