Cake Decorator

Ukrops Homestyle Foods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cake Decorator to join their Central Bakery team. This exciting role involves creating beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes while ensuring a clean and safe workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, experience in cake decorating, and a commitment to superior customer service. Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your creativity and skills will shine, and enjoy a range of benefits including affordable healthcare, paid time off, and a supportive team culture. If you are ready to bring your decorating talents to a rewarding position, this opportunity is for you!

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

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in cake decorating required.
• Proficient in decorating techniques and color coordination.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes and cupcakes with buttercream and chocolate fudge.
• Maintain a clean workspace and comply with food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Cake Decorating Techniques

Mixing Icings

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. 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:

1. Icing and decorating of special-order sheet, round, and layer cakes, as well as cupcakes
2. Assembling, prepping, sorting, adding or slicing of finished product in preparation for packaging
3. Assisting to maintain a clean and safe workspace
4. Inspection and labeling of product
5. Operation of packaging, slicing, transitioning and/or cleaning equipment
6. 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
7. Reporting all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required
2. One year experience or more working with decorating cakes in a bakery or cake decorating environment
3. 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:

1. Affordable healthcare upon eligibility
2. Company-sponsored Life Insurance
3. Short Term/Long Term Disability
4. Company 401(k) upon eligibility
5. Paid Time Off
6. Birthday PTO
7. Associate Referral Bonus
8. Shift Differential on eligible shifts
9. Competitive Salary
10. and more

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer