Cake Decorator

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Piney Flats, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Decorator prepares and produces quality food and products that meet or exceed customer and company expectations. The role decorates specialty cakes, cupcakes, and cookies; uses a photo cake computer; maintains cookie, cake, and table cake displays; and takes telephone orders for food and specialty cakes. The Cake Decorator also helps ensure special cake orders are ready for customers by the promised time, maintains product rotation and dating, manages inventory and ordering, and keeps display cases and the workstation clean and neat. The position emphasizes courteous, efficient, customer-first service and a friendly, positive working environment. Food Service Associates may be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities. On-site attendance during scheduled shifts is required. Food City is a privately held, family-owned company whose stated mission is to run the best store in town. The company describes its associates as a key asset, supports community involvement, and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks.
Ability to maintain daily contact and interaction with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

Food Service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient, courteous customer service in support of the company mission.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a friendly, fun atmosphere through flexibility and teamwork.
Greet and speak with customers and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
Prepare and produce quality food and products that meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
Decorate specialty cakes, including using a photo cake computer.
Decorate cupcakes and cookies.
Maintain cookie and cake cases and table cakes.
Take telephone orders for food and specialty cakes.
Assist with proper rotation and dating of Food Service products.
Maintain product inventory and place orders.
Keep the display case, workstation, and surrounding area neat and clean.
Ensure special cake orders are ready for customer delivery at or before the scheduled time.
Be prepared to cross-train in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.