Cake Decorator - St. John

Indiana Grocery Group is a well-established grocery store chain recognized for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. The company operates numerous grocery stores featuring comprehensive bakery departments that deliver fresh, delicious, and beautifully crafted baked goods to meet the diverse needs of their customers. Known for fostering an inclusive workplace culture, Indiana Grocery Group values diversity and aims to provide its workforce with opportunities for professional growth alongside competitive employment benefits. The company maintains high standards of food safety, customer service, and product excellence, contributing substantially to its reputation as a trusted grocery provider in the regions it serves.

The Cake Decorator position at Indiana Grocery Group offers an exciting opportunity for creative individuals who are passionate about the art of cake decorating and bakery specialties. Reporting directly to the Bakery Manager or Bakery Crew Leader, the Cake Decorator plays a vital role in producing visually appealing and delicious custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts that align with company standards and customer requests. This role requires not only artistic skills but also a strong dedication to quality, consistency, and customer service excellence.

In this role, candidates will use their expertise in icing, fondant, piping, airbrushing, and other decorating techniques to bring designs to life for various occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and other special events. The position demands creativity balanced with precision, as decorators must maintain consistency in both product appearance and flavor. The decorator will actively assist customers with design ideas and order selections, ensuring that every creation matches or exceeds expectations.

Beyond decorating, the Cake Decorator maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment to adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations strictly. The position also involves participating in merchandising decorated items, rotating products to maintain freshness, and collaborating with the bakery team on baking, packaging, and stocking activities as needed. Organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage time effectively to meet production deadlines and support busy customer demand periods.

Indiana Grocery Group values teamwork and expects the Cake Decorator to work cooperatively within the bakery staff and broader store team. The ability to communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service is fundamental to success in this role. Working in a grocery store bakery environment, the Cake Decorator should be comfortable with the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for long periods.

This role offers a dynamic work environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration, and strives for continual improvement in both product quality and customer satisfaction. Candidates with a passion for baking arts, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to serving others will find this position rewarding and professionally fulfilling. Indiana Grocery Group fosters a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work culture, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds to join their team and contribute to the continued success of the bakery department and the company as a whole.