Cake Decorator - Van Til's Hammond

Indiana Grocery Group is a recognized leader in grocery retail, renowned for delivering exceptional goods and services to communities across its regions. The company prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth, creating a nurturing environment for its associates. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and employee development, Indiana Grocery Group has established itself as a trusted grocery store brand, emphasizing quality, service, and community connection.

The Cake Decorator position at Indiana Grocery Group is a creative and essential role within the bakery department. This role involves preparing, decorating, and finishing a wide array of baked goods, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts aligned with both company standards and specific customer requests. As a Cake Decorator, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate high levels of artistic creativity, attention to detail, and customer service skills. The position requires working collaboratively with bakery team members and reporting to the Bakery Manager or Bakery Crew Leader. Key responsibilities include designing visually appealing custom cakes for events such as birthdays and weddings, maintaining consistency in product quality and appearance, assisting customers with orders and design ideas, and ensuring the bakery maintains cleanliness, safety, and organization.

This role is particularly suited for individuals with a passion for cake decoration artistry and who thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and efficiency are necessary to meet deadlines and support customer demands. The Cake Decorator must be knowledgeable about various decorating techniques, including icing, fondant, piping, and airbrushing. Additionally, managing inventory of decorating supplies and merchandising products for sale form essential components of this role. Flexibility in schedule availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required to accommodate the bakery's operational hours.

Indiana Grocery Group not only fosters a positive work environment focusing on respect and dignity for all associates but also encourages diversity in its workforce, welcoming individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and identities. Employees in this position contribute directly to the customer experience by crafting beautiful and tasty products that help make celebrations memorable, thus reinforcing the grocery store's reputation for quality and service excellence throughout the community. Working in this environment offers an opportunity for creative growth, collaboration, and hands-on experience in a supportive retail bakery setting.