Cake Decorator

D&W Fresh Market; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash's Petoskey, MI bakery is seeking a friendly Bakery Associate to decorate cakes and pastries, prepare bakery items per production schedule, and support daily bakery operations.

Responsibilities include stocking shelves, maintaining clean displays, following Food Safety and PPE guidelines, assisting customers, and upholding a welcoming guest experience in the department. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Detail-oriented with good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, cookies, and bakery items as scheduled.
• Maintain clean, stocked bakery shelves and displays.
• Follow safety, PPE, and food-handling guidelines.

Skills

Reading & writing

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!Location:1163 U.S. 31 North - Petoskey, Michigan 49770Position Summary:This role is responsible to decorate cakes and other products; assist in other bakery duties; maintain and operate the bakery department in an efficient manner within company policy; to ensure that the shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.Here’s what you’ll do:Decorate cakes, cookies, and other items as determined by production schedule and customer requests.Baking and frying duties as assigned.Price, date, wrap and/or bag bakery products.Properly fill, rotate and merchandise bakery shelves, cases and displays.Notify the Bakery Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.Assist in receiving, unloading and stocking of merchandise.Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.Follow all PPE and Safety GuidelinesFollow all Food Safety and Cleaning ExpectationsFollow Guest Experience GuidelinesMay be assigned tasks in other departmentsAdditional responsibilities may be assigned as neededHere’s what you’ll need:High school diploma or GED preferredAbility to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documentsBasic mathematical skillsDetail OrientedPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.