ShopRite - Cake Decorator (SRS WC) Salary Range $17.00 - $18.50/hr

New Rochelle, NY, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $18.50

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

ShopRite is a prominent supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing customers with high-quality products and exceptional service. The company's purpose revolves around caring deeply about people by helping them to eat well and be happy. This guiding principle influences every aspect of ShopRite's operations, emphasizing service priorities such as safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency. As a community-focused retailer, ShopRite strives to make a positive impact on the lives of its customers and employees alike by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment. The bakery department within ShopRite plays a crucial role in this mission by offering fresh, delicious baked goods that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This department not only delivers tempting pastries, breads, and desserts but also ensures customers receive friendly and efficient service in a clean and attractive setting.

The Bakery Associate position is an integral part of ShopRite’s bakery team, assisting the Bakery Manager in the smooth daily operation of the department. This role involves a combination of baking tasks such as mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating designated pastry and bread items. It requires a strong commitment to maintaining a neat, clean, and visually appealing environment that aligns with food safety and quality assurance standards. The Bakery Associate is responsible for engaging customers in a friendly manner, providing prompt and courteous service, and ensuring that product presentation meets company standards. The role demands physical stamina as it includes standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, and working in varying temperatures. Associates must comply with company policies and health regulations while upholding ShopRite’s commitment to safety and efficiency.

This full-time or part-time position offers candidates the opportunity to work in a collaborative team setting, grow their skills in the food production industry, and contribute to a brand that values employee well-being and customer satisfaction. The Bakery Associate is vital in helping ShopRite maintain its reputation for quality baked goods and excellent service. This role involves using bakery equipment, following recipes accurately to produce consistent products, rotating inventory for freshness, and ensuring compliance with sanitation guidelines. Associates also participate in inventory management, receiving deliveries, handling damaged goods, and promoting charitable initiatives within the store. Through dedication to the company’s purpose and adherence to service priorities, the Bakery Associate supports ShopRite’s overarching goal of creating a positive shopping experience for every customer.

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

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in bakery or food service preferred
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
strong communication and customer service skills
ability to handle physical demands of the job including lifting and standing for extended periods
teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
basic math skills for inventory and production tracking

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 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