ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Milford CT) Salary Range $17.25 - $21.25/hr

ShopRite is a leading supermarket chain dedicated to providing customers with quality food products and exceptional service. Known for its commitment to community and customer satisfaction, ShopRite operates numerous stores offering a wide range of grocery items, fresh produce, bakery goods, and household essentials. The company’s core purpose is to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy, which guides every aspect of their business operations. With a strong focus on safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency, ShopRite strives to create a welcoming and efficient shopping experience for every customer. This commitment to service priorities ensures that employees have clear expectations and the tools necessary to contribute to the company's overall success. ShopRite offers a dynamic work environment where associates take pride in maintaining cleanliness, adhering to quality standards, and promoting a positive atmosphere for both customers and colleagues.Employment with ShopRite is typically full-time or part-time depending on the position and location. While specific salary details for this bakery associate role are variable and dependent on store location and experience, ShopRite generally offers competitive pay along with opportunities for growth within the company.As a Bakery Associate at ShopRite, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional customer experience in the bakery department. You will assist the Bakery Manager with the daily operations which include baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating a variety of pastries and bread items. Your responsibilities also extend to maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing bakery environment that complies with all company policies and safety standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, with duties spanning from food preparation and sanitation to customer service and inventory management.You will be expected to follow company and regulatory guidelines diligently, including food safety protocols and quality assurance standards. Operating bakery equipment safely and efficiently, rotating merchandise to ensure freshness, and assisting with product displays and signage are essential components of your daily work. Furthermore, the Bakery Associate must work cooperatively with team members and interact courteously with customers to uphold ShopRite’s reputation for friendliness and quality service. The position often requires standing for extended periods and handling moderate physical tasks such as lifting and moving bakery goods and supplies.Upkeeping proper sanitation procedures, managing special orders, tracking sales, and assisting in inventory control are also key facets of this role. Your contribution ensures that the bakery department not only meets but exceeds customer expectations for freshness, quality, and presentation. ShopRite values associates who demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, all of which contribute to the smooth running of the bakery section and overall store success. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service to develop their skills in a supportive and fast-paced retail environment.