Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short term disability
term life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
sick pay
Associate discount programs

Job Description

Weis Markets is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to treating associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation. With a passion for teamwork and community growth, Weis Markets fosters an environment where employees feel supported and valued. The company operates retail locations that focus on providing high-quality grocery products and excellent customer service experiences. Recognized for its inclusive culture, Weis Markets upholds equal employment opportunities and encourages the personal and professional development of its associates through various programs and benefits.

At Weis Markets, the Bakery Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining an inviting bakery department that meets customer demand while delivering exceptional service. This position requires a blend of technical baking skills and customer interaction abilities. The Bakery Associate is responsible for ensuring that the bakery is well stocked with fresh products and that merchandise is visually appealing. They engage with customers in a friendly and informative manner, answering questions and assisting with custom cake orders by understanding client preferences regarding size, flavor, and decoration.

This role involves creativity through decorating cakes and pastries according to standard recipes or custom designs, employing a variety of frostings, fillings, and colors to achieve the desired outcome. Additionally, associates handle routine tasks such as trimming cakes, preparing icing, and adhering to quality and sanitation standards to meet health and OSHA requirements.

The Bakery Associate also assists with inventory management, production logging, and merchandising while following company policies on food rotation and freshness. Occasional responsibilities include aiding in receiving and unloading deliveries, with training provided for operating equipment such as power jacks safely. This position demands cooperation with coworkers and supervisors to ensure the smooth functioning of the bakery and the overall store.

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but contributes significantly to maintaining Weis Markets' reputation for excellent bakery products and friendly customer service. The position offers an hourly pay range starting from $15.00 to $22.00, reflecting the associate's experience and skill level. Weis Markets also provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee health and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, and various voluntary insurance options. This supportive environment makes Weis Markets an attractive employer for individuals passionate about bakery arts and customer service within a community-focused organization.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1-2 years' experience in decorating
  • Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1-2 years' experience in decorating

Job Duties

  • Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand
  • Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products and preparation of cakes
  • Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner
  • Takes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude
  • Determines what the customer is looking for in terms of size, flavor and appearance
  • Creates the finished decorated product in timely fashion
  • Decorates cakes and other bakery products using dye, specific designs or by creating custom designs
  • Uses variety of creams, frostings and fillings with consistent outcome
  • Makes icing for cakes and other related products
  • Adheres to company approved recipes
  • Trims and cuts cakes to required shape and size
  • Spreads icing between layers and on cake surface
  • Tints white icing to required colors
  • Assists in filling and merchandising the bakery sales area while adhering to production logs
  • Creates cakes, pastries, etc. for sale in service case
  • Follows rotation and mark down policies to ensure quality and freshness
  • Helps maintain inventory levels with proper ordering and proper production logging
  • May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained
  • May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained
  • Responsible for general sanitation in the department
  • Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements
  • Disposes of trash properly
  • Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors
  • Responsible to continuously improve job performance
  • Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear
  • May also be called upon to assist in other departments

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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