Part Time Cake Decorator

Harris Teeter is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality products, excellent customer service, and a welcoming shopping environment. As a recognized leader in the retail grocery sector, Harris Teeter prides itself on creating an incredible place to work and shop, supporting both its customers and employees with a focus on integrity, respect, and community involvement. The company has built a reputation for offering fresh, high-quality foods and exceptional service, making it a trusted destination for shoppers seeking a pleasant and efficient grocery experience.

This particular role is a part-time position within the Fresh Foods Department at Harris Teeter. The primary responsibility of the associate is to take excellent care of customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations. This requires a strong knowledge of the products offered, food preparation skills, sales abilities, and superior customer relations skills. Associates are expected to work cooperatively with their fellow team members to ensure the store remains an inviting and positive environment for both employees and customers.

Employees in this position are responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products according to the company’s Fresh Foods standards. These duties also extend to providing outstanding customer service, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, unloading stock deliveries, and managing salvage products according to specific guidelines. The role demands a high level of professionalism and customer interaction, as every associate represents Harris Teeter and contributes to its public image.

Customer service is considered a top priority within this role. Associates must actively engage customers, assisting them with their shopping needs by providing helpful information, following through on their requests, and ensuring a positive shopping experience at all times. Courtesy, friendliness, and prompt service are emphasized as critical to maintaining and improving customer loyalty and satisfaction. The company offers thorough training for associates regularly interacting with customers, including food safety, sanitation, and product knowledge training to ensure all employees are well-prepared to meet customer expectations.

The duties of this position include preparing various bakery and fresh foods items such as bread, pastries, poultry, and meats, and handling equipment necessary for these tasks. Associates must be capable of decorating baked goods, creating party trays, and ensuring all products are safely packaged and appropriately labeled. Additionally, maintaining proper refrigeration and merchandising standards, stocking shelves, and checking the availability of advertised items are essential parts of the daily responsibilities.

Maintaining cleanliness and complying with health department and food safety regulations is mandatory. The job involves physical labor such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving products weighing up to 30 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Associates work in varying temperature environments and handle cleaning chemicals following strict safety protocols to ensure a safe workplace for all.

Essential personal skills include adaptability, punctuality, exceptional interpersonal communication, dependability, and a strong commitment to customer service. The company values employees who demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and the willingness to learn and grow within the role. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with one to three months of related experience or training.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15.25 to $24.00, depending on experience and skills. Benefits become available upon completion of applicable waiting periods, providing employees with access to group benefit plans tailored to their position. Harris Teeter is dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture that encourages continual development and rewards employees for their dedication and excellent performance.