
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.00 - $17.75
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Job Description
Costco Wholesale Corporation is one of the largest membership-based warehouse clubs in the world, renowned for offering high-quality products at low prices. Founded in 1983, Costco has grown into a global retail powerhouse with locations spanning multiple countries. Costco's business model focuses on selling a wide array of goods, including groceries, electronics, appliances, and bakery items, in bulk to its members. The company is committed to providing outstanding member service, quality merchandise, and efficient operations, ensuring a superior shopping experience. With a strong emphasis on employee welfare and career development, Costco is recognized for offering competitive wages, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement, making it an attractive employer in the retail sector.
This particular role centers around the bakery department, specifically focusing on cake preparation, decoration, and member service. The position requires skillful handling of cakes, including cutting, filling, icing, and decorating using pastry bags and tips. The individual will be responsible for packaging cakes both for special orders and back stock, ensuring that all products meet Costco's high standards for quality and presentation. Candidates for this role will engage directly with members, providing top-tier customer service and assisting in various bakery and warehouse duties as needed. Attention to detail and adherence to food safety protocols are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment. This role offers a hands-on experience in a dynamic retail setting with a comprehensive compensation package including paid time off, health insurance, retirement benefits, and employee assistance programs. Open availability and proof of authorization to work in the United States are required for employment in this position.
This particular role centers around the bakery department, specifically focusing on cake preparation, decoration, and member service. The position requires skillful handling of cakes, including cutting, filling, icing, and decorating using pastry bags and tips. The individual will be responsible for packaging cakes both for special orders and back stock, ensuring that all products meet Costco's high standards for quality and presentation. Candidates for this role will engage directly with members, providing top-tier customer service and assisting in various bakery and warehouse duties as needed. Attention to detail and adherence to food safety protocols are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment. This role offers a hands-on experience in a dynamic retail setting with a comprehensive compensation package including paid time off, health insurance, retirement benefits, and employee assistance programs. Open availability and proof of authorization to work in the United States are required for employment in this position.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous bakery or food service experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Open availability to meet business needs
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Basic English communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in bakery or food service preferred
- Ability to decorate and ice cakes with precision
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Ability to operate bakery equipment
Job Duties
- Checks cake orders stand for special orders
- Checks daily inventory on the floor and pulls stock from the freezer or cooler to fill the merchandise area
- De-pans, garnishes, and packages baked cheesecakes
- Places finished product on racks and transfers racks to cooler, freezer or wrapping area
- Checks production schedule for daily needs
- Processes all cakes following assembly instruction in Cake Decorating Manual
- Cuts half-sheet cakes in half to prepare for filling
- Fills and ices cakes following weight instructions
- Decorates cakes per decorating guidelines
- Assists with other bakery duties as needed
- Provides prompt and courteous member service
- Follows SSOP guidelines as they refer to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position
- Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety certification, and all safety training required by the warehouse and department
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
- Assists with department duties as necessary
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary
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