Cake Decorator/Bakery Clerk - Maumee

Walt Churchill's Market is a renowned grocery establishment with a long-standing tradition of serving the Maumee, OH community for over a century. Known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Walt Churchill's Market offers a wide selection of fresh, high-quality products including meats, produce, bakery items, and specialty foods. The company prides itself on its legacy of excellent service, community engagement, and being "Better Because" of its dedication to both customers and employees. With a focus on innovation and tradition, the market continues to be a trusted shopping destination for families and food enthusiasts in the region. As an employee-owned company, Walt Churchill's Market provides team members with a unique opportunity to be stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Employment is on a part-time basis, and the market offers competitive wages along with benefits such as employee stock ownership, PTO accrual, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

The Part-Time Cake Decorator/Bakery Clerk role at Walt Churchill's Market Maumee location is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have a passion for baking, creativity, and customer service. This position reports directly to the Bakery Department Manager and involves an engaging set of responsibilities centered around cake decorating and bakery service. The role requires artistic skill to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookie cakes, and cookies, often based on customer specifications and trends in cake design. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial retail bakery environment are essential.

In addition to decorating, the role encompasses duties typical of a bakery clerk such as stocking bakery cases, managing inventory, and assisting customers with their orders. This position demands excellent interpersonal skills, as the candidate will interact frequently with customers both in-person and over the phone, providing advice and fulfilling special requests in a professional manner. Staying current on decorating trends and techniques is encouraged to ensure that the bakery department remains vibrant and appealing.

An important aspect of this role is maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary work area in compliance with food safety standards and government regulations. The ideal candidate will possess previous cake decorating experience and have the ability to work efficiently during peak times while maintaining product quality. Since the retail bakery operates on weekends and holidays, availability during these times is also a requirement.

Walt Churchill's Market offers employees a supportive environment where training and opportunities for advancement are available. Benefits include becoming an employee owner through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, immediate PTO accrual with eligibility after 90 days, access to employee discounts, and a retirement plan with company contributions. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with food, values quality and creativity, enjoys engaging with customers, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.