ShopRite - Cake Decorator (LoCurcio NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr

ShopRite is a well-established supermarket chain committed to serving communities by offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Known for its customer-centric approach, ShopRite operates numerous locations and emphasizes safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency as core service priorities. The company prides itself on creating an environment where both customers and employees feel valued and supported. This dedication to service excellence is rooted in its purpose to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy. ShopRite’s bakery departments play a vital role in enhancing the shopping experience by delivering fresh, delicious baked goods prepared and presented to the highest standards. The organization fosters a workplace culture that values teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and continuous improvement, making it an employer of choice in the retail food industry.

The role of Bakery Associate at ShopRite is designed to assist the Bakery Manager in the daily operations of the bakery department. This full-time position focuses on producing a variety of baked goods including breads, pastries, and other specialty items by mixing dough, baking, icing, filling, decorating, and packaging products according to company recipes and standards. The Bakery Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and visually attractive department that complies with all health, safety, and quality regulations. This role requires standing for extended periods and performing physically active tasks such as lifting merchandise that may weigh up to 50 pounds. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a friendly approach when interacting with customers. The Bakery Associate also plays a key role in inventory management, product rotation, and supporting promotional activities.

Within this position, employees are expected to adhere strictly to company policies regarding appearance, hygiene, and safety, including following proper hand-washing procedures and the use of disposable gloves when handling food items. Additionally, the associate is tasked with ensuring all bakery equipment is used and maintained properly, reporting malfunctions immediately to prevent disruptions. Responsibilities extend to handling deliveries, checking price accuracy, assisting with special orders, and participating in ongoing training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Compensation and benefits for this role are competitive and governed by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), with vision, dental, life insurance, and legal plan benefits becoming available on a graduated basis. Paid time off, including sick leave, personal days, vacation, and holidays, also accrue over time according to the CBA, along with retirement benefits such as pension or 401k plans. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to ShopRite's mission of providing an outstanding bakery experience to customers.