ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Grade A) Salary Range $18.00 - $25.50/hr

Bridgeport, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $25.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

ShopRite is a well-established supermarket chain committed to providing customers with high-quality products and outstanding service. Known for its community-focused approach and emphasis on customer satisfaction, ShopRite operates numerous stores offering a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, bakery items, and prepared foods. The company prides itself on its core values of Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency, which guide every aspect of daily operations and contribute to its success as a leader in the retail grocery industry.

The Bakery Associate role at ShopRite is integral to delivering an excellent customer experience and supporting the daily operations of the Bakery Department. This position involves assisting the Bakery Manager in producing various bakery items, including mixing dough, baking, icing, decorating, and packaging breads and pastries. The Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment while ensuring bakery products meet quality and presentation standards. The role requires adherence to company policies and local health regulations, emphasizing food safety, sanitation, and customer service excellence.

This full-time position demands the ability to work efficiently and safely, including standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in varying temperature conditions. The successful Bakery Associate will demonstrate strong teamwork skills, an ability to interact positively with customers, and a commitment to company values and standards. The role is perfect for individuals passionate about baking and customer service who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and seek to contribute to a team dedicated to high-quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.

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

Job Qualifications

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
Ability to assist the Bakery Manager
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to follow company grooming and uniform policies
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations
Ability to follow recipes and operate bakery equipment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs

Job Duties

Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
Maintain department sanitation and QA 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 them with 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’s and Customer’s 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 QA 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 & 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 work station 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 weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery Department that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
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 the 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
report any failure immediately
Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
report any equipment problems immediately
Complete all applicable department training programs
Perform all duties in accordance all ShopRite Service Priorities (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-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
Perform other duties as assigned