Cake Decorator - 2nd Shift

Rich Products; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cake Decorator to join their team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for decorating ice cream cakes and creating beautiful designs that inspire customers. You will work in a dynamic production environment, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity and craftsmanship while collaborating with a supportive team. If you have a knack for cake decoration and a desire to grow within a family-oriented company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous cake decorating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes using various techniques and tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area following GMP guidelines.
• Train and assist other decorators as needed.

Skills

Cake Decorating

Communication Skills

Training Ability

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Decorating Tools

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Cake Decorator will perform various duties of cake decoration on a production line, while utilizing decorating tools to produce quality ice cream cakes. This is a 2nd Shift position.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in compliance with housekeeping safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Adhere to GMP guidelines for personal practices regarding hygiene and cleanliness
• Creating borders, writing inscriptions, drawing characters from templates
• Decorating holiday and specialty items
• Communicate with Group/Assistant Leaders
• Completes re-work for cakes when needed
• Adhere to break relief and job rotation guidelines for specific product lines
• Administers technical training of other cake decorators and/or temporary associates
• Provide coverage in other departments when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate about work instructions and safety information written in English
• Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, other employees in the organization and vendors.
• Ability and desire to train other associates
• Previous cake decorating experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate degree of physical activity and coordination required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Continuous standing and moderate walking
• Continuous pushing/pulling/lifting/reaching/grasping/squeezing
• Work in moderately loud environment
• Works near moving mechanical parts
• Vision requirements: Requires distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
• Must wear PPE and GMP appropriate for the position: non-slip footwear, hair net, beard net (if applicable), nitrile food-grade gloves