
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
prescription plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
Personal time off (PTO)
401(k) with match and profit sharing
employee discount
Competitive wages
Advancement opportunities
Job Description
Gerrity's Supermarkets is a well-established grocery chain that has been serving communities throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania since its inception in 1895. Known for its commitment to quality, Gerrity's offers a wide array of food products and services spanning ten operating locations, making it one of the oldest and most respected local businesses in its area. With a rich history rooted in community service and customer satisfaction, the company attributes its ongoing success to the hard work and dedication of both past and current associates. Gerrity's continues to prioritize growth and excellence, underscoring its reputation as a trusted employer and food retailer in the region. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, Gerrity's promotes diversity and inclusivity, hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
The role of Cake Decorator at Gerrity's Supermarkets places an emphasis on artistic skill and customer interaction within the Bakery Department. Reporting to the Bakery Manager or Assistant Bakery Manager, the Cake Decorator is essential to maintaining the department's smooth operation and outstanding customer service standards. This position requires a professional demeanor, creativity in cake decorating, and the ability to manage multiple tasks such as taking special cake orders, preparing and decorating cakes, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety policies. Success in this role contributes directly to enhancing the bakery's visual appeal and customer satisfaction.
Working as a Cake Decorator at Gerrity's Supermarkets entails more than just a culinary craft; it demands a balance of artistry, precision, and excellent interpersonal skills. Employees in this position serve customers directly at the bakery case while managing detailed decorating procedures to produce visually appealing cake designs. They must be able to take orders efficiently using correct customer and phone etiquette and ensure that all orders are completed on time for scheduled pick-up. Attention to detail is crucial when maintaining freezer and cold cases, managing product rotation, and cleaning work areas and tools. Cooperation with other departments for cross-promotional sales events and adherence to all company policies and the Employee Handbook are also required.
This full-time position offers a supportive environment where cake decorators can grow professionally while contributing significantly to Gerrity's long-standing tradition of quality and customer satisfaction. Employees in this role are expected to maintain a neat appearance while adhering strictly to dress code policies and to comply fully with all safety and customer service standards. The Cake Decorator position is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about bakery arts, customer service, and working as part of a team dedicated to excellence.
The role of Cake Decorator at Gerrity's Supermarkets places an emphasis on artistic skill and customer interaction within the Bakery Department. Reporting to the Bakery Manager or Assistant Bakery Manager, the Cake Decorator is essential to maintaining the department's smooth operation and outstanding customer service standards. This position requires a professional demeanor, creativity in cake decorating, and the ability to manage multiple tasks such as taking special cake orders, preparing and decorating cakes, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety policies. Success in this role contributes directly to enhancing the bakery's visual appeal and customer satisfaction.
Working as a Cake Decorator at Gerrity's Supermarkets entails more than just a culinary craft; it demands a balance of artistry, precision, and excellent interpersonal skills. Employees in this position serve customers directly at the bakery case while managing detailed decorating procedures to produce visually appealing cake designs. They must be able to take orders efficiently using correct customer and phone etiquette and ensure that all orders are completed on time for scheduled pick-up. Attention to detail is crucial when maintaining freezer and cold cases, managing product rotation, and cleaning work areas and tools. Cooperation with other departments for cross-promotional sales events and adherence to all company policies and the Employee Handbook are also required.
This full-time position offers a supportive environment where cake decorators can grow professionally while contributing significantly to Gerrity's long-standing tradition of quality and customer satisfaction. Employees in this role are expected to maintain a neat appearance while adhering strictly to dress code policies and to comply fully with all safety and customer service standards. The Cake Decorator position is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about bakery arts, customer service, and working as part of a team dedicated to excellence.
Job Requirements
- No minimum educational requirement needed
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- One year bakery apprentice or related field experience
- Must be able to calculate figures, amounts, discounts, and percentages
- Must be able to lift, bend, and twist with up to 50 pounds
- Ability to hear, speak, and understand the spoken word
- Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand
- Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and taste or smell
- While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, and utilize full hand and digit functions, reach with hands and arms while manipulating objects
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision with the ability to adjust focus
Job Qualifications
- No minimum educational requirement needed
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- One year bakery apprentice or related field experience
- Must be able to calculate figures, amounts, discounts, and percentages
- Must be able to lift, bend, and twist with up to 50 pounds
- Ability to hear, speak, and understand the spoken word
- Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand
- Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and taste or smell
- While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, and utilize full hand and digit functions, reach with hands and arms while manipulating objects
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision with the ability to adjust focus
Job Duties
- Wait on customers at the bakery case in the bakery sales area
- Maintains creative and artistic decorating procedures which enhances the products display and customer appeal
- Take cake orders utilizing proper phone and customer etiquette
- Prioritize and fill special cake orders on time for customer pick-up
- Responsible for maintaining freezer and cold cases and maintaining proper rotation
- Clean bakery prep area and all cake decorating tools
- Competent knowledge and application of food preparations and procedures
- Cooperate with other departments when inter-departmental or store wide sales promotions
- Responsible for assisting other department positions as assigned by the Bakery Manager
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation at the bakery cases, prep area, floors, coolers and workstation
- Will be present at your workstation at the start of your shift
- Comply fully with all safety policies and procedures
- Adhere to Customer Service Pledge at all times
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance at all times while working and strictly adhere to the Dress Code policy
- Attendance at your job is essential to the overall function of your department
- Will comply with all policies contained within the Employee Handbook
- All areas as designated within the Essential Functions of your job responsibilities
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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