Dept Specialist Bakery (Cake Decorator) -1431 W Yosemite, Manteca, CA 95336

The Save Mart Companies is California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain with a rich history spanning over 70 years. Founded in Modesto, California, where the headquarters remain today, the company operates 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada under well-known banners including Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx. These brands have become beloved fixtures in their respective communities, known for catering to the unique needs of their customers with a broad range of quality products and services. As a family-oriented business that is part of The Jim Pattison Group, whose headquarters are in Vancouver, BC, the company upholds strong values centered around long-term growth, innovation, and a community-focused approach. With a team of approximately 12,000 dedicated associates, Save Mart prioritizes investment in its people, stores, and neighborhoods to ensure a great place to work and shop. The company also works closely with local suppliers to offer fresh, affordable products both in physical store locations and through convenient online shopping, including home delivery and curbside pick-up options.

The role of Department Specialist Bakery (Cake Decorator) at Save Mart, located at 1431 W Yosemite in Manteca, CA 95336, is vital in maintaining the exceptional standards of customer service and product quality that the company is known for. The Department Specialist in the Bakery ensures customers have a remarkable shopping experience through friendly interactions and expert knowledge. This role focuses on supporting the bakery by greeting customers, answering questions, taking special orders – especially for custom cakes – and promoting bakery sales. Duties include preparing, packaging, labeling, and merchandising bakery items, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the department, and handling bakery products with proper sanitary practices. This position is perfect for individuals who have a passion for baking and cake decorating, enjoy working in a team environment, and possess good communication skills to interact effectively with diverse customers. It requires knowledge of bakery operations and adherence to company food safety standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing friendly, efficient service while ensuring the department is well-stocked and presented attractively. You will receive and inspect bakery shipments, weigh and package products, stock shelves rotating products to maintain freshness, and offer product suggestions based on current promotions and customer needs. The job also involves preparing baked goods following company recipes and guidelines and communicating customer requests to management for customization or special orders. Maintaining cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the bakery workspace is crucial to complying with health standards and ensuring a safe environment for colleagues and customers alike.

Save Mart offers competitive pay ranging from $17.25 to $26.70 per hour, coupled with an impressive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and discounts for in-store purchases. This role requires the Specialist to be available for a variety of retail hours and to be skilled in using department equipment like ovens, scales, and label machines. Overall, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in bakery operations while working for a respected regional grocery company that values community, innovation, and employee growth.