Cake Decorator Floater FT

The hiring establishment is a bakery department within a larger retail company, which places a strong emphasis on producing high-quality decorated baked goods such as cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items. This company is committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations by delivering fresh, appealing products coupled with courteous and knowledgeable service. They foster an inclusive work environment by valuing diversity and embracing the contributions of all team members. The bakery department plays a critical role within the retail setting by not only offering delicious products but also creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances customer confidence and loyalty. The company operates with a clear focus on food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency in their bakery department.

This position, Cake Decorator Floater FT, is offered as a full-time role that involves a dynamic set of responsibilities across service, financial management, leadership, and compliance. The primary function of the role is to produce aesthetically pleasing and high-quality decorated bakery items according to company standards. The person in this position will be responsible for decorating cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and cookies using both freehand skills and decoration kits. Additionally, they will assist in daily bakery operations, ensuring merchandise is fresh, well-stocked, and accurately processed according to production guidelines. This role requires close attention to detail to maintain food safety standards, product quality, and to follow proper inventory management practices.

The Cake Decorator Floater FT must also actively engage with customers by answering product questions, offering samples, and fulfilling special orders, thereby contributing to customer satisfaction and loyalty. The role demands strict adherence to company safety procedures, USDA and Department of Agriculture regulations, and appropriate handling and storage of products. Mandatory safety practices include proper food handling, sanitation, and effective response to any safety concerns or product recalls.

Leadership components of the position involve promoting teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among associates to empower the team to meet departmental goals and compliance standards. The employee is expected to comply with wage and hour policies, and support a culture of safety and operational excellence within the retail environment.

Working in this position requires standing or walking for long periods and performing repetitive tasks, as well as handling bakery equipment such as slicers, ovens, scales, and pricing guns. The environment may include exposure to various temperature conditions and physical demands such as lifting, carrying, and pushing loads. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States, with successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. There are varied shifts, and occasional travel is not expected.

Overall, this role is ideal for individuals with a passion for baking and cake decorating who are dedicated to quality, customer service, and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in a fast-paced retail bakery setting.