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

South Plainfield, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $15.92

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

overtime pay

Employee assistance program

Job Description

ShopRite is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community well-being. Operating throughout the Northeastern United States, ShopRite prides itself on delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to its customers. The company's Purpose is to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy, which guides all aspects of its operations. The service priorities—Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency—are essential elements that drive decision-making and contribute to the overall success of the business. This employment opportunity is for a Bakery Associate position, which plays a vital role within the Bakery Department of ShopRite.

The Bakery Associate works closely with the Bakery Manager to support the daily operations. This role involves baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating a variety of designated pastry and bread items. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety and sanitation standards to maintain a neat, clean, and visually appealing bakery environment. The Bakery Associate is expected to contribute significantly to the customer experience by providing friendly, prompt, and courteous service. This is a physically demanding role that requires standing for extended periods and the ability to lift and handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.

Furthermore, the Bakery Associate is responsible for maintaining quality assurance standards including proper sanitation, timely rotation of products to ensure freshness, and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to bakery operations. The role also involves inventory management tasks such as tracking supply movement, conducting weekly inventory counts, reordering supplies, and assisting with special orders. Employees must be able to operate bakery equipment safely and effectively and demonstrate flexibility by assisting other departments as needed. A commitment to ShopRite's core values and company policies is essential, as is the willingness to work varying schedules with punctual and reliable attendance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a career in the food service industry within a supportive and dynamic environment that values people and quality service.

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-lo's, power jacks and slicing machines

Job Qualifications

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
ability to assist the Bakery Manager
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 time and attendance policies
must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo's, power jacks and slicing machines

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’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 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
prepare special order requests as required
track movement of sales on production logs
take a complete and accurate inventory of supplies weekly and reorder 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
lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weighs 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
unload trucks and transport merchandise to bakery department
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 safe and proper use of chemical products
follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, 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 failures
utilize and maintain equipment and report any problems
complete all applicable department training programs
perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite service priorities including safety, friendliness, presentation and efficiency
maintain punctual and regular attendance
work overtime as assigned
work cooperatively with others
operate balers, hi-los, power jacks and slicing machines only if 18 years or older
perform other duties as assigned