Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.75
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Benefits

employee discount
Paid Time Off
paid floating holidays
sunday premium pay
Paid military leave
employee recognition programs
Health and wellness programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) plan options
employee stock ownership program
Tuition discount and scholarship programs
additional voluntary benefits

Job Description

Coborn's, Inc. is a prominent and rapidly expanding employee-owned grocery retailer dedicated to serving communities across the Midwest. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, Coborn's has built a reputation for providing an exceptional shopping experience focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Their family of grocery stores includes well-known brands such as Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. Beyond groceries, Coborn's operates liquor stores, fuel kiosks, convenience stores, pharmacies, and a variety of retail businesses including Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. This diverse portfolio is supported by in-house facilities like a central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and a grocery warehouse and distribution center, underscoring their commitment to quality and operational excellence.

The Cake Decorator role at Coborn's Bakery Department is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service. The position primarily involves creating and decorating delicious bakery products such as cakes, pastries, and cookies, ensuring that bakery cases are consistently stocked with fresh and appealing items. This role is essential in delivering continuous exceptional guest service, maintaining superior bakery product quality and freshness, and creating an engaging and friendly atmosphere for customers. The Cake Decorator also plays a key role in driving sales through providing freshly prepared product samples and suggestive selling, drawing guest interest by crafting attractive product displays, and strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Additionally, the role may require stepping into backup duties in the absence of the Bakery Department Manager, highlighting opportunities for leadership and further involvement in department operations.

Working at Coborn's means joining a company that values its employees deeply, strives to create a vibrant team-oriented environment, and offers ongoing career growth and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, Coborn's invests in its team members’ futures, fostering a supportive workplace culture where employees can thrive. This role not only offers the chance to develop baking and customer service skills but also to be part of a well-established, community-focused retail giant. With competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package available to full-time staff, the Cake Decorator position is a promising career path for those enthusiastic about bakery arts and guest engagement.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in bakery or cake decorating preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Ability to engage with customers in a friendly manner

Job Qualifications

  • Previous bakery or cake decorating experience preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and creativity in decorating
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices
  • Ability to engage and interact with guests effectively
  • Flexibility to perform backup duties as needed

Job Duties

  • Create and decorate cakes, pastries, and cookies
  • Ensure bakery cases are fully stocked with fresh bakery products
  • Provide continuous exceptional guest service
  • Engage guests through freshly prepared product samples and suggestive selling
  • Create appealing product displays to attract guests
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
  • Perform backup duties in the absence of the Bakery Department Manager

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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