Cake Decorator

Regis Corporation; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harps is seeking a Cake Decorator to support bakery operations, including readiness, staffing, pricing, and inventory control, while maintaining cleanliness and safety. You will assist with replenishment, merchandising, and proper labeling of products.

Strong customer service and teamwork are essential. Requirements include 18+ years of age, a HS diploma or GED preferred, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Supports bakery department operations including readiness, staffing, pricing, policies and procedures, inventory prep, financial goals and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Support bakery dept replenishment and inventory processes including ordering, receiving, invoicing and back stock.
• Maintain displays, signing and department zoning; ensure proper stocking and merchandising standards.
• Follow food safety production guidelines; ensure products are properly packaged, weighed, priced and labeled.
• Adhere to department cleaning standards; use approved equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Exercise problem solving with critical thinking to identify issues and resolve them.
• Build relationships with team members, treat others with respect, and uphold Harps' mission and values.

Skills

Bakery operations

Inventory management

Merchandising

Food safety

Cleaning standards

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Professionalism

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Cake Decorator Summary

To deliver more than is expected to my customers and associates by providing a positive first impression, determining actual needs, delivering real solutions, adding value where I can by supervising the store and leaving the customer so satisfied that no competitor is an acceptable alternative.

Cake Decorator: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it

As a Cake Decorator, this is what I do: Bakery Department Operations

I support bakery department operations including department readiness, staffing, price maintenance, policies and procedures, inventory preparation, department financial goals and objectives, department cleanliness, and safe use of equipment and tools.

Bakery Department Replenishment & Inventory Procedures

I support bakery department replenishment and inventory processes including ordering, replenishment, receiving, invoicing and accounting, back stock, reclamation and returns, damages and reworks, supply use and inventory preparation.

Merchandising & Sales Floor Standards

I support merchandising and sales floor standards by proper stocking, rotation, signing, setting and maintaining displays, sampling and overall department zoning procedures.

Equipment and Tools

I adhere to all proper equipment procedures, including cleaning and maintenance requirements.

Food Production and Processing

I follow all company and food safety production guidelines for fresh food preparation, production and processing. I ensure all products produced for consumption is properly packaged/wrapped, weighed and/or priced, and labeled according to company and regulatory requirements.

Department Cleaning Standards

I adhere to food service department cleaning standards, following company and food safety guidelines and using only approved equipment and cleaning chemicals for cleaning procedures within the department, including the production area and applicable service cases.

Problem Solving

I clearly define issues upfront and then use critical thinking skills and logic to effectively obtain answers to questions through a conscious and organized manner.

Safety/Quality Orientation

I consistently produce and emphasize the need to produce high quality products and services while being aware of the issues and following procedures that affect personal safety and the safety of others.

As a Cake Decorator, this is how I do it: Building Relationships

I successfully initiate, develop, and foster relationships with others. I take a personal interest in the interests and ideas of others and treat others fairly, respectfully, and sincerely. I empathize with the emotions of others and consider things from other people’s perspectives.

Conscientiousness

I demonstrate responsible behavior, thoroughness of work, and dependability. I consistently demonstrate compliance with Harps' policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, adherence to dress code and ensuring a safe work environment, and a willingness to complete other duties as assigned.

Customer Service/Hospitality

I completely understand what delivering more than expected means in regards to great customer service. I remove any barriers impeding customer service. I actively look for ways to help others by following our SMILE Program guidelines.

Integrity

I demonstrate and act in accordance with an appropriate and sound set of values, beliefs, and business ethics. I am an honest person.

Professionalism

I hold myself accountable by demonstrating a "no excuses" approach to my own attitude, performance, and results. I work in the best interest of Harps even when it involves putting individual needs aside.

As a Cake Decorator, this is why I do it: Customer Focus

I anticipate and recognize customer needs and remain dedicated exceeding customer expectations. I use customer information to improve products and services. I continually strive to improve customer satisfaction.

Respecting Others/Citizenship

I encourage an atmosphere of teamwork by my own actions. I support others, facilitate their work, and defend them when appropriate. I encourage cooperation and trust within a group. I show a high concern for the rights, values, and worth of others. I treat others fairly and consistently. I give appropriate attention toward the concerns expressed by others by empathizing with their emotions and considering things from their perspective.

Supporting Harps' Mission Statement

With respect and support from my peers and supervisors, I strive daily to exceed my customers' expectations in an effort to support the Harps' Mission Statement – "Our mission is to provide the best overall value to our customers, building a reputation for competitive prices, product quality and freshness, friendly service and cleanliness."

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Adaptable to different situations and the ability to respond with flexibility to shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Ability to interpret, understand and follow instructions.
• Moves, lifts, carries and places merchandise and supplies weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching and twisting with or without bearing weight. Occasionally required to climb.
• Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping and turning.
• Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift.
• Visually locates merchandise and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind) as well as, inside work with variations in heat, cold, dust and humidity.
• May be exposed to cleaning solvents or other chemicals.
• May be exposed to latex, eggs, nuts, soy and wheat.
• Employment at Harps may be contingent upon completion and our evaluation of a PEP survey, drug screen, employment reference check and criminal background check.