Cake Decorator

SpartanNash•Rapid City, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role decorates cakes and other bakery products, assists with other bakery duties, and helps maintain and operate the bakery department efficiently and in accordance with company policy. The position supports the financial best interest of the store and completes other assigned duties in a timely manner. The Cake Decorator decorates cakes, cookies, and other items according to production schedules and customer requests; performs baking and frying duties as assigned; and prices, dates, wraps, or bags bakery products. The role also stocks and merchandises bakery shelves, cases, and displays; monitors product and supply needs; handles spoiled or damaged products according to established guidelines; and assists with receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise. Associates are expected to know department products, use suggestive selling techniques, maintain an attractive and well-stocked department, and follow safety, food safety, cleaning, and guest experience guidelines. Tasks in other departments may also be assigned. The position is based at the SpartanNash location at 751 Mount View, Rapid City, South Dakota. Work takes place in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually low to moderate, and travel requirements vary by assignment. The role may require lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, as well as standing and walking for extended periods and frequently bending, stooping, twisting, and turning. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
Basic mathematical skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods, and frequently bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Decorate cakes, cookies, and other items according to production schedules and customer requests.
Perform baking and frying duties as assigned.
Price, date, wrap, and/or bag bakery products.
Fill, rotate, and merchandise bakery shelves, cases, and displays.
Notify the Bakery Manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
Handle spoiled or damaged products according to established guidelines.
Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise.
Maintain familiarity with department products, including differences in price, taste, preparation, and use.
Use suggestive selling techniques with customers.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
Follow PPE and safety guidelines.
Follow food safety and cleaning expectations.
Follow guest experience guidelines.
Perform tasks in other departments when assigned.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned in a timely manner.