Cake Decorator

Ukrop's Super Markets, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is on the lookout for a passionate Cake Decorator to join their vibrant Central Bakery team. This full-time position involves not just decorating cakes with delightful buttercream and chocolate fudge but also engaging in various food production tasks to ensure quality and safety. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their creativity and attention to detail while adhering to strict food safety standards. If you have a knack for creating beautiful cakes and a dedication to customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Company-sponsored Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Birthday PTO

Associate Referral Bonus

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; one year of cake decorating experience preferred.
• Proficient in decorating techniques and mixing icings.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and cupcakes with buttercream and chocolate fudge.
• Maintain a clean workspace and comply with food safety standards.
• Assist in food production and packaging tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Cake Decorating Techniques

Mixing Icings

Color Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Decorating Equipment

Packaging Equipment

Job description

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is seeking a Full-time Cake Decorator for our Central Bakery located at 2020 Westmoreland Street in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for superior Customer Service, a positive attitude and will work with a sense of urgency to satisfy our customer's cake needs.

Position Summary:

The Cake Decorator will be able to decorate cakes with buttercream, chocolate fudge, and whipped cream. He or she will also perform a variety of duties associated with food production and shipping at our Central Bakery, such as decorating, scaling, assembling product, packaging, cutting, prepping, and deliveries. Decorating shifts operate between 7:00 a.m. to Finish, which could be 3:30 p.m. or later, Monday through Saturday and Sundays as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Icing and decorating of special-order sheet, round, and layer cakes, as well as cupcakes.
• Assembling, prepping, sorting, adding or slicing of finished product in preparation for packaging.
• Assisting to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Inspection and labeling of product.
• Operation of packaging, slicing, transitioning and/or cleaning equipment.
• Assisting in ensuring that the SQF system is in place and that we are in compliance with all aspects of HACCP plan, SSOPs, and GMPs throughout the plant.
• Reporting all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience or more working with decorating cakes in a bakery or cake decorating environment.
• Proficient in decorating techniques, mixing icings and coordinating colors to create a variety of decorated goods.

We are looking for candidates that are dependable, possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. As part of the selection process, candidates may be sent an online assessment, which focuses on the values of our organization - Honest, Helpful and Hard Working.

Benefits:

• Affordable healthcare upon eligibility.
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Company 401(k) upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off.
• Birthday PTO.
• Associate Referral Bonus.
• Shift Differential on eligible shifts.
• And more.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.