Cake Decorator (Part-Time)

Create Memorable Moments as a Cake Decorator at Festival Foods!

Job Title: Cake Decorator (Part-Time)

Reports To: Bakery Manager

Do you have a passion for creativity and a knack for adding a touch of artistry to baked goods? Join our team as a Cake Decorator, where you can turn your artistic talents into beautifully decorated bakery items that leave a lasting impression on our guests.

Our bakery plays a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable experiences for guests' events and everyday moments alike, ranging from special occasions to everyday indulgences.

Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you'll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

As a Cake Decorator at Festival Foods, you will:

• Decorate Bakery Items: Top, finish, and decorate a variety of bakery products, including bars, pies, cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, and cakes.
• Enhance Visual Appeal: Boost sales by creating visually appealing and unique bakery items that exceed our guests' expectations.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent service by assisting guests with their bakery needs, taking special orders, and bringing their cake design visions to life.
• Stock and Maintain Displays: Keep bakery displays fresh and appealing by rotating products and ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Quality and Freshness: Maintain high-quality standards by ensuring products are fresh and removing any items that do not meet our standards.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Cake Decorator II and other bakery associates to achieve department goals and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Food Safety: Keep food safety logs up to date and adhere to all food safety guidelines.
• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in the Cake Decorator role, you should have:

• Artistic Talent: A strong artistic sense and the ability to create visually appealing and creative bakery items.
• Customer Focus: Ability to interact effectively with guests and understand their needs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure products are decorated beautifully and meet quality standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing for extended periods of time (80% of time)
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis (30% of time)
• Frequently near moving machinery (60% of time)
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time)
• Repetitive motion of hands and wrists (90% of time)

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule that typically includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and the potential for evening and holiday shifts as needed.

Become a part of our bakery team and use your creativity to enhance our guests' special occasions. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make every celebration a bit sweeter with your artistic touch

Benefits Overview

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we're proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.