Cake Decorator

Southeastern Grocers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cake Decorator who will create high-quality decorated items and baked goods. This role involves decorating cakes, pastries, and cookies while assisting in daily bakery operations. You will enhance customer confidence and loyalty by ensuring compliance with company standards for product freshness and quality. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your creativity and skills can shine. If you are passionate about baking and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a positive impact in a welcoming workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possession of Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Decorates cakes, pastries, and other bakery items to company standards.
• Ensures product availability, freshness, and quality in the bakery department.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Computer Applications

Job description

Overview

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

Job Title: Cake Decorator

Job Purpose

Produces high quality decorated items and baked goods according to the company’s standard product offerings. Decorates cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items. Assists in the daily operations in the bakery department. Increases customer confidence and loyalty by promoting and executing consistent and compliant operating conditions.

Essential Responsibilities

1. SERVICE (40%): Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated. Ensures the department is merchandised per plan and that daily conditions meet the company’s expectations for product availability, freshness, quality, and value.
2. FINANCIAL (40%): Completes daily and weekly tasks. Processes/bakes merchandise according to production guidelines; checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
3. LEADERSHIP (10%): Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating and promoting teamwork.
4. COMPLIANCE/SAFETY (10%): Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, and sanitation are maintained.

Disclaimer

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School / GED

Language Requirements: English (Spanish preferred)

Relevant Experience: 0 - 3 yrs minimum

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check
• Strong customer service skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Operate bakery equipment according to company guidelines
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department
• Possession of Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain it within 180 days of placement

Environmental Factors

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk on various types of flooring, utilize manual dexterity, talk, see, hear, smell and perform repetitive movements.

Travel Percent & Overnight: Occasional travel required, no overnight stays.

Shift(s): Varied shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Floater ONLY: Must be able to travel at least 80% of the time.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• High standard of integrity and reliability.
• Ability to distinguish color and contrast.