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(USA) Cake Decorator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
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Paid Time Off
Company Discounts

Job Description

Sam's Club is a premier membership-only retail warehouse club that excels in providing high-quality products and exceptional service to its members. Known for its extensive selection of groceries, electronics, home goods, and fresh products, Sam's Club focuses on delivering value and convenience with a commitment to member satisfaction. As part of the Walmart family of companies, it benefits from a robust corporate infrastructure and a commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability. Sam's Club operates numerous locations across the United States, offering a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the continuous development of its associates. The company is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can thrive professionally and personally, supported by comprehensive benefits and training programs.

The role of a Cake Decorator at Sam's Club is a dynamic and creative position within the bakery department, focused on producing visually appealing and high-quality bakery items that exceed member expectations. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain outstanding customer service, manage inventory effectively, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Cake Decorators are responsible for planning bakery productions, ensuring consistency in design and execution, and using various decorating techniques and tools such as decorating bags, tips, and nozzles to create intricate flower designs and lettering on cakes and other baked goods.

In addition to technical skills, Cake Decorators leverage digital tools that aid in sales and enhance the shopping experience, adapting quickly to new technology and encouraging their use among team members. They play an important part in preparing for seasonal events and holidays by managing bakery volume and waste reduction strategies. This position demands attention to detail, customer focus, and strong communication abilities, as Cake Decorators assist members with purchasing decisions and resolve any concerns with professionalism and care.

Sam's Club offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $20.00 to $28.00 per hour, with potential premium pay depending on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. The company also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and unique educational benefits such as the Live Better U program, which covers tuition and fees for various educational pathways. This role requires a minimum of six months' experience in a fresh production area and candidates must be 18 years or older. Sam's Club fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and continuous improvement, supporting associates in delivering excellent service and creating a fulfilling work environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to succeed.

Job Requirements

  • 6 months' experience in fresh production area
  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • successful completion of all job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time period
  • compliance with company policies and standards of ethics and integrity
  • adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • willingness to use digital tools and technology
  • availability for seasonal and holiday work demands

Job Qualifications

  • 6 months' experience in fresh production area
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to use decorating tools and apply bakery design techniques
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to operate and maintain bakery equipment
  • proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology
  • customer service orientation
  • teamwork and collaboration skills
  • ability to plan and manage bakery production
  • problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • flexibility to adapt to business needs

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and educates associates on tools, tasks and resources
  • communicates and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service
  • maintains instock levels and controls shrinkage
  • plans bakery productions ensuring quality and consistency in decorative designs
  • follows recipe measurement instructions and works with decorating tools
  • adheres to food safety, sanitation, and cold chain compliance
  • operates, maintains and sanitizes bakery equipment
  • uses digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience
  • makes business decisions related to production, ordering, training and quality
  • prepares for seasonal events impacting bakery volume
  • identifies and assists members with purchasing decisions
  • resolves member issues and concerns
  • promotes company policies, ethics and integrity
  • collaborates with managers and coworkers on work assignments and priorities
  • embraces diversity and fosters a culture of belonging
  • builds strong trusting relationships
  • maintains high standards of integrity and compliance
  • acts selflessly and transparently
  • delivers customer results
  • balances short and long-term priorities
  • drives continuous improvement and supports others through change

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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