Central Market (Fort Worth) - Cake Decorator - Full time

Central Market is a specialty grocery retailer that originated in Austin, Texas in 1994, known for its commitment to providing the freshest and highest quality food products available. With multiple locations across the state, Central Market has established itself as a premier destination for food enthusiasts who value exceptional ingredients and culinary experiences. The store offers an extensive variety of products, including hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, abundant fresh produce, and aisles staffed with knowledgeable experts. Central Market's philosophy goes beyond mere shopping; it aims to unite families and communities through food, preserve cultural food traditions, and encourage the creation of new culinary customs. Each store functions as a vibrant market where goods, services, and ideas are exchanged among passionate food lovers.

The Production Specialist role at Central Market is an integral part of maintaining the store's high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. This position requires availability during various shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends. The specialist is primarily responsible for handling the freshest quality ingredients and performing production tasks under the direct supervision of management. This role applies both fundamental and advanced skills in food preparation, including mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products ready for the sales floor. Attention to detail is critical to ensure quality control, sanitation, and organization within the department. The Production Specialist is also involved in maintaining storage areas such as back storage, freezer, and walk-in spaces, and in executing daily production lists accurately.

In addition to preparation duties, the Production Specialist plays a customer-facing role by answering questions, taking orders by phone, and providing excellent service that enhances the customer experience. They contribute to monitoring product quality, managing shrink, ordering and receiving product supplies, and maintaining accurate transfer records. The position requires the specialist to prepare, price, sell, and stock products continuously throughout their shift. Creating customer samples for self-service and demonstrating products are other key elements of the job that support marketing and sales efforts. Suggestive selling techniques are encouraged to maximize sales and promote customer satisfaction. This multifaceted role demands good communication skills, the ability to work well under stress, and a respect for diversity.

The Production Specialist position offers an opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering superior food products and service. Central Market values individuals with 2 to 5 years of related experience, preferably with commercial production knowledge, who can thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment and contribute positively to the store’s mission and values. This job demands physical endurance to lift moderate to heavy loads, flexibility to work various schedules including holidays, and a commitment to maintaining the high standards Central Market is known for. Overall, this role is suited to someone passionate about food, who enjoys a blend of hands-on production work and interactive customer service.