Cake Decorator

foodcityinternship; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Job summary

Food City in Tennessee is seeking a Food Service Internship to support customer service and bakery operations. You will greet customers, assist with cake decorating, and help maintain display cases and inventory.

You will learn multitasking in a fast-paced retail environment, participate in cross-training across departments, and gain hands-on experience in both food preparation and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Food service experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, perform routine tasks, and interact with diverse people daily.
• On-site availability for scheduled shifts and adherence to time policies.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Assist in preparing and decorating cakes and cookies.
• Maintain display cases and work areas, ensuring neatness.
• Take telephone orders for food and specialty cakes.
• Ensure proper rotation and dating of products.
• Cross-train in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Food Service

Attention to detail

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service at all times in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by greeting and speaking to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare and produce “Quality” food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations
• Decorate specialty cakes, including use of photo cake computer
• Decorate cupcakes and cookies
• Maintain cookie and cake cases
• Take telephone order for food and specialty cakes
• Maintain table cakes
• Assist in proper rotation and dating of Food Service products
• Responsible for maintaining product inventory and ordering
• Keep display case, workstation, and area around workstation neat and clean
• Make sure that all special cake orders are ready for delivery to customer at or before time
• Food Service Associates should expect to be cross trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Food Service experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits of working for Food City

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!

About Food City

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.

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