Cake Decorator

Weis Markets; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a Bakery Associate to maintain the bakery department's standards, engage with customers, and create appealing bakery products. Ideal candidates have a passion for decorating and providing excellent customer service. Join our family-oriented team focused on growth and career opportunities!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of decorating experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps bakery department stocked and appealing.
• Decorates cakes and bakery products to customer specifications.
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation standards in the bakery.

Skills

Customer Service

Cake Decorating

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

3644 MacArthur Road

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

1. Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand. Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products and preparation of cakes. Helps resolve customer concerns promptly and courteously. Takes customer orders over the phone or in person with a positive attitude. Determines customer preferences for size, flavor, and appearance. Creates finished decorated products in a timely fashion.
2. Decorates cakes and bakery products using dye, specific or custom designs. Uses various creams, frostings, and fillings with consistent results. Makes icing for cakes and related products following company recipes.
3. Trims and cuts cakes to required shapes and sizes. Applies icing between layers and on the surface. Tints icing to required colors.
4. Assists in filling and merchandising the bakery sales area, adhering to production logs. Creates cakes, pastries, etc., for sale in the service case. Follows rotation and markdown policies to ensure quality and freshness. Helps maintain inventory levels with proper ordering and logging.
5. May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking down, and storing deliveries, operating a power jack or hand jack if trained. Training provided.
6. May assist with baling cardboard or related duties if trained. Training provided.
7. Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and guidelines to ensure work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases are clean and meet health and OSHA standards. Properly disposes of trash.
8. Ensures smooth department and store operations by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors. Continuously seeks to improve job performance.
9. Uses all company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
10. May assist in other departments as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required. 1-2 years of decorating experience preferred.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: committed to non-discrimination based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, and other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws.

Careers at Weis: You've come to the right place!

At Weis Markets, we believe our associates are the backbone of our company. As our associates grow, opportunities are created for others. We’re a family company seeking friendly, energetic individuals to join our team. We offer growth and career opportunities for people at all stages of life!