Cake Decorator

Houchens Food Group, Inc; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group, Inc is seeking a Cake Decorator for their Deli/Grocery department. The role involves preparing and decorating cakes to meet customer specifications. Ideal candidates will have a creative flair, attention to detail, and a customer-oriented approach. This full-time position offers opportunities to showcase your artistic talents in a vibrant retail environment.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience.
• Cake Decorating Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate cakes according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Ensure inventory of decorated cakes is adequate.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Customer-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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Description

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.

Cake Decorator

Department: Deli/Grocery Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Deli Manager

Grade/Level: High School or GED Amount of Travel Required: No travel required

Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: None

Sunday - Saturday

7:00 a.m.- 6:00p.m.

Position Summary

Assemble and prepare cakes (or ready to decorate cakes may be used), including decorating with icing, gel, drawings, decorating kits, air brush, edible images and letterings. Ensure all cakes meet standards of quality and excellence.

Essential Functions

Prepare and decorate cake products according to customer specifications and all applicable standards and procedures.

Properly and safely operate and maintain cake equipment while following all health and safety standards.

Always maintain an adequate inventory of decorated cakes, including back-up cakes during holidays and other peak cake occasions.

Keep Display full at all times to the proper level with a variety of cakes attractively displayed.

Be pleasant and alert to customer needs.

Work as a team member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value to each customer.

Clean work area, organize and stock needed items.

Stock and execute proper rotation of products.

Keep cake production area and equipment clean and sanitary throughput shift.

Inform immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of Significance.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

Six months to one-year related experience

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

Basic Skills.

Certificates & Licenses

Cake Decorating Certification Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable)

Bend O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Prepared by : ____________________________ Date: _______________________________

Approval Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________

Approval: ___________________________________

Approval: ___________________________________

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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