Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
scholarships

Job Description

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a prominent grocery retailer headquartered in Tyler, Texas, renowned for its commitment to community building and creating thriving workplaces. BGC operates five distinct store banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—spanning across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma with over 215 stores in total. As a company deeply rooted in values beyond just business, BGC focuses on fostering a supportive environment where employees can grow professionally and personally. This makes working at BGC a truly enriching experience, where individuals are recognized for their contributions, offered development opportunities, and empowered to impact their communities positively. BGC’s employee benefits are comprehensive, emphasizing wellness, ownership, flexibility, and educational advancement. Some highlights include robust medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans, paid time off for personal rejuvenation, a company-supported 401(k) plan, exclusive employee discounts, scholarships, and access to outdoor recreational activities on company-owned land.

The role of Bakery Decorator at BGC involves combining creativity and technical skill to design and decorate bakery products, playing an essential part in the bakery’s day-to-day operations and customer satisfaction. This position capitalizes on artistic ability and attention to detail to prepare, ice, and decorate cakes and other baked goods for both display and customers' special requests. The Bakery Decorator is responsible for tracing designs, blending icing colors, selecting decoration tools, and ensuring the quality and safety of the bakery products in alignment with company standards. Additionally, the role requires maintaining a clean and safe work environment and promoting product sales through excellent customer service and suggestive selling techniques. This job demands a strong sense of creativity, precision, and customer orientation, alongside the ability to work efficiently under time constraints and collaborate with other team members. This role is suitable for those who thrive in dynamic retail environments and seek a position where they can showcase their artisan decorating talents while contributing to the store’s success and customer delight. Candidates typically receive on-the-job training and must be knowledgeable about food safety, with Food Handler certification required and decorator certification considered a plus. The position also entails flexible scheduling, requiring availability during nights, weekends, and holidays, and adherence to workplace safety policies. Overall, the Bakery Decorator role at BGC offers a unique blend of creativity, customer interaction, and operational responsibility, perfect for individuals seeking a fulfilling career within a well-established grocery company dedicated to career growth and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Six or more months of related experience preferred
  • Minimum of 18 years of age required
  • Must be 18 years of age to operate or clean motorized equipment
  • Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business
  • Food Handler certification required
  • Typically involves on-the-job training

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Food Handler certification
  • Ability to develop and plan creative designs on baked goods
  • Ability to use precision hand tools for decorating, carving, sculpting
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment
  • Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with customers and partners
  • Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Attention to potential hazards and reporting skills

Job Duties

  • Prepares, ices, and decorates cakes and other baked goods for display or customer requests
  • Traces and copies drawings onto cakes by using a template or making free-hand sketches
  • Identifies, matches, and blends icing colors
  • makes fine judgments regarding colors, texture, aroma, flavor, and taste
  • Selects appropriate decorating materials and tools to complete requests
  • makes quick decisions under time pressure and takes initiative to decide course of action
  • Cleans, assembles, and prepares equipment for operation, and examines to check working order under supervision
  • Stays current with cake decorating trends, processes, and technology
  • plans production schedule in conjunction with seasons, store promotions, and community events
  • Inspects product for satisfactory production and food safety quality according to Company standards
  • Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and fulfilling customer requests
  • Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures
  • Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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