Bakery Cake Decorator

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Natural Bridge Junction (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health benefits

Pension and 401(k)

Holiday pay

Vacation days

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. is seeking a Cake Decorator for our Central Kitchen in Bridgeton, Missouri. You will decorate cakes to customer specifications and ensure each cake is a work of art while maintaining stock levels and following GMPs.

We value creativity, reliability, and the ability to work independently within a friendly, family-like culture. Weekly pay, health benefits after qualifying, and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Cake decorating experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Creativity and good eye for design.
• Conformity to dress code and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Promptness and dependability.
• Willingness to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes to customers' specifications.
• Squeeze pastry bags and monitor weights and quality of cakes, fillings and icings.
• Follow safe working procedures and GMPs to ensure safe products.
• Organize and maintain stock level of cake supplies using FIFO.
• Maintain product records.
• Follow safe handling guidelines and assist in maintaining plant cleanliness.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Cake decorating

Creativity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

You have an eye for design and a natural creative flair. You thrive on a busy schedule and meet everyday deadlines. You understand the importance of WOWING our customers with beautiful presentations and high-quality bakery items. If you're detail oriented and enjoy learning everything you can about decorating cakes, you'll thrive as a Cake Decorator in our Central Kitchen in Bridgeton, Missouri. As an Associate on our team, you will ensure that every cake is a work of art.

We will rely on you to:

• Decorate cakes to customers' specifications
• Squeeze pastry bags and monitor the weights and quality of cakes, filling and icings
• Comply with all safe working procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and wholesome products
• Organize and maintain stock level of all cake supplies using a First-In/First-Out method
• Maintain product records
• Follow safe handling guidelines and assist in maintaining plant cleanliness by using company-approved cleaners and equipment
• Contribute to a positive team environment

Why Dierbergs is different

• We'll encourage your creativity and flair to create beautiful designs on our dessert and specialty cakes.
• Our culture is front and center; we're known for being friendly and treating each other like family.
• We hire people who are independent, reliable and accountable and give you the training you need to succeed.
• You're encouraged to work independently and exercise autonomy.

What you need to succeed

• Must have cake decorating experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Basic reading and math skills
• Creativity and good eye for design
• Conformity to Dierbergs dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards
• Ability to work well with others
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Promptness and dependability
• Willingness to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination

What's in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Off most Sundays
• Opportunities for advancement
• Health benefits, pension and 401(k) after qualifying period
• Off most holidays and holiday pay for six holidays
• Vacation, personal and sick days offered to promote work/life balance
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
• Associate appreciation and recognition programs

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks an Associate in this position may be required to perform.