Bakery - Cake Decorator - Part time

H.E.B.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Houston, TX is seeking a Cake Decorator to apply decorating techniques, prepare, package, and merchandise fresh bakery items daily while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. You will take cake orders by phone or in person, provide superior customer service, and ensure all cakes meet VTAs and shop quality controls before they reach the sales floor.

The role requires reading and following production lists, coordinating with team members, and maintaining a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of cake decoration or retail experience.
• Knowledge of VTAs and decorating techniques.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies decorating techniques per VTAs to produce quality cakes.
• Writes on cakes with icing on request.
• Reads and executes daily production list for cake flow.
• Ensures cake products reach showcase on time.
• Maintains sanitation and follows food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading & writing

Planning & organizing

Computer knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

PC systems

Scales

Label machine

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary: As a Cake Decorator, you'll apply proper decorating techniques and maintain quality of products by following guidelines. You'll prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Customer Service:

• Provides superior customer service
• Takes cake orders from customers by telephone or in person, with a high level of accuracy
• Answers customer questions regarding products; assists them with selections
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales

Production:

• Applies proper decorating techniques for each item, according to visual training aids (VTAs) to produce quality cakes and pastries
• Writes on cakes with icing on request
• Reads / executes daily production list through cake flow
• Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor per VTAs
• Ensures cake product reaches the showcase and tables at prescribed times

Food Service:

• Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product effectively
• Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products
• Records production and shrink to aid in production planning

Food Safety:

• Maintains sanitation in work area
• Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards
• Complies with department / Store operating procedures
• Operates / maintains all equipment properly

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Age Requirement:

• 18+

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of experience - Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer systems and equipment (e.g., PC, symbol, scales, label machine) - Required
• Strong customer service skills - Required
• Communication and interpersonal skills - Required
• Reading and writing skills - Required
• Planning and organizing skills - Required

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Completion of Company Orientation - Required
• Safety training - Required
• eCommerce Online Ordering training upon hire Upon Hire - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Function in a fast-paced, retail environment, in detailed and precise tasks
• Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs
• Constantly stand, reach at waist, grasp
• Occasionally walk, reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, arm push / pull, pinch, utilize fine motor skills
• Occasionally be exposed to wet, cold, hot conditions, and loud noise
• Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Demonstrate the ability to manage in excess of 25 lbs
• While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day
• It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 10/1/2018