Cake Decorator

Food City / KVAT Foods Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Food Service Associates to join their team. This role emphasizes providing outstanding customer service and creating a positive, friendly atmosphere. Responsibilities include preparing quality food and specialty cakes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring cleanliness in the workspace. The company values its associates and offers a supportive environment where teamwork and flexibility are encouraged. With a commitment to community involvement and employee ownership, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the food service industry while making a difference in their community.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a positive attitude.
• Food service experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient customer service and maintain a friendly atmosphere.
• Prepare quality food and specialty cakes for customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cake Decorating Tools

Job description

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to "Run the Best Store in Town!"
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers, providing prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare and produce "Quality" food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations
• Decorate specialty cakes, including use of photo cake computer.
• Take telephone orders for food and specialty cakes.
• Maintain table cakes.
• Assist in proper rotation and dating of Food Service products.
• Responsible for maintaining product inventory and ordering.
• Keep display case, workstation, and area around workstation neat and clean.
• Ensure that all special cake orders are ready for delivery to customers at or before the scheduled time.
• Food Service Associates should expect to be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food Service experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Benefits of working for Food City

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!

About Food City

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.