ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Glass NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00/hr

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Job Description

ShopRite is a leading supermarket chain known for its commitment to serving communities by providing high-quality grocery products and exceptional customer service. Operating in multiple locations, ShopRite prides itself on not only offering fresh and affordable food options but also creating a welcoming shopping environment that aligns with its core Purpose: To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This purpose is at the heart of the company’s operations and shapes the daily experiences of customers and employees alike. ShopRite emphasizes service priorities such as Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency, which drive decision-making and contribute to its overall success and customer satisfaction. The company fosters a work culture that values teamwork, respect for safety standards, and a focus on quality presentation and efficient service. The bakery department at ShopRite is crucial to delivering on the company’s promise of quality and freshness. The team there is responsible for producing a variety of baked goods that meet the highest culinary standards, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring that every customer receives friendly and prompt assistance. The bakery associates play a vital role in this department, working under the guidance of the Bakery Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and product excellence.

The Bakery Associate role at ShopRite is designed for individuals passionate about baking and customer service. This position involves assisting the Bakery Manager with tasks like baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating pastry and bread items. Associates maintain a clean, organized, and appealing department environment and perform their duties in compliance with company policies and safety regulations. Physical activity is a significant part of this role, including standing for extended periods, lifting weights up to 50 pounds, and working in various temperature conditions. Associates must follow exact recipes and quality assurance standards to ensure every product consistently meets customer expectations for flavor, texture, and appearance. This is a full-time position that requires adherence to a flexible schedule, including overtime when needed. ShopRite offers competitive benefits, including vision, dental, life insurance, legal plans, paid time off, and retirement benefits, which become available on a graduated basis according to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Those hired can expect to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where every contribution is valued, and the customer experience is a top priority. This role is ideal for candidates who are team-oriented, have excellent customer interaction skills, and are motivated to maintain high standards of cleanliness and product quality in a fast-paced retail setting.

Job Requirements

ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
ability to assist the bakery manager
ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
ability to work in varying temperatures
ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
ability to work cooperatively with others
ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies
must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-los, power jacks, and slicing machines

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous bakery or food service experience is a plus
strong customer service skills
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to follow recipes and quality assurance guidelines
good physical stamina and ability to handle physical demands of the job
teamwork and communication skills
reliable attendance and punctuality
basic math skills for inventory and sales tracking
ability to operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently
willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures
positive attitude and work ethic

Job Duties

maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
maintain department sanitation and quality assurance standards including safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment
clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment
keep floor clear of debris and spills
greet all customers and provide prompt, courteous service and assistance
maintain and properly use all department equipment as required
pack out product into display cases
rotate product to ensure freshness
ensure accurate signage for the department
prepare trays to company and customer satisfaction
perform all duties in accordance with local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to the bakery operation
dress and groom according to company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
perform duties in accordance with quality assurance hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food
follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color
follow and adhere to weights and measures guidelines established by federal, state, local and civic standards
set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends or processes ingredients in the production of food products according to formulas or recipes
rotate all merchandise in accordance with quality assurance standards to ensure freshness
prepare special order requests as required
track movement of sales on production logs
take a complete and accurate inventory of supplies weekly and re-order supplies and ingredients as needed
check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store
promote for sale any current charitable promotions to customers
stand at workstation for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
receive deliveries
place reclamation in its proper location
regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weighs 25 pounds and that occasionally weighs up to 50 pounds
unload trucks and transport merchandise to bakery department that weighs 25 pounds and that occasionally weighs up to 50 pounds
assist in other departments when instructed
perform all duties in accordance with company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
perform duties in accordance with company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products
follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection
handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods
understand and adhere to company shrink guidelines as relates to bakery department operations
check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly and report any failure immediately
utilize and maintain equipment as required by department and report any equipment problems immediately
complete all applicable department training programs
perform all duties in accordance all shoprite service priorities including safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency
maintain punctual and regular attendance
work overtime as assigned
work cooperatively with others
must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-los, power jacks, and slicing machines
perform other duties as assigned