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

Woodbridge, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $15.92

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

ShopRite is a leading supermarket chain dedicated to providing quality products and exceptional customer service. Known for its commitment to community well-being and customer satisfaction, ShopRite operates numerous stores across various regions, focusing on fresh food departments to deliver an outstanding shopping experience. The company adheres deeply to its purpose: To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This purpose drives all operations and business decisions, ensuring a customer-centric approach backed by strong service priorities including Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency. These values are essential to ShopRite's success and reputation within the retail grocery sector.

The Bakery department at ShopRite plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and freshness of baked goods offered to customers. As part of the team, the Bakery Associate assists the Bakery Manager in the daily operations, handling tasks such as baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating designated bread and pastry items. This role requires a balance of hands-on baking skills and attentive customer interaction. The position emphasizes maintaining a clean, neat, and visually appealing work environment, while consistently upholding safety standards and company policies.

This full-time role involves various physical demands, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in varying temperatures typical of bakery environments. The associate will also ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance. The role demands teamwork, cooperation, punctual attendance, and adherence to ShopRite's comprehensive operational procedures. Given the customer-facing nature of the role, associates must be friendly, helpful, and able to communicate effectively in English. This position offers a competitive compensation package and is eligible for benefits such as vision, dental, life insurance, legal plans, paid time off, and retirement benefits accrued over time as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The Bakery Associate contributes directly to creating an inviting and efficient bakery section, enhancing the overall customer experience at ShopRite.

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

Previous bakery or food preparation experience preferred
Basic knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Strong customer service skills
Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
Good communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle physical workload and safety procedures
Knowledge of sanitation and quality assurance processes

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
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 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 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-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
Perform other duties as assigned