Decorator

Brookshire Grocery Company•Emory, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Decorator uses creativity and technical skill to plan and decorate bakery products while assisting with day-to-day bakery operations and promoting customer service. The role prepares cakes and other baked goods for display and customer requests, maintains product quality and food safety, and helps keep the bakery and shopping environment clean and safe. Work is generally performed in a retail store and typically involves on-the-job training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; six or more months of related experience preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old; partners must be 18 or older to operate or clean motorized equipment.
Must be at least 21 years old to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
Food Handler certification required.
Ability to develop and plan creative designs on baked goods.
Ability to use precision hand tools for decorating, carving, and sculpting.
Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and partners, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be attentive to potential hazards and take appropriate action or report hazards that cannot be immediately remedied.
Attendance at work is required.

Nice To Haves

Decorator certification is desirable.
Six or more months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, ice, and decorate cakes and other baked goods for display or customer requests.
Trace and copy drawings onto cakes using templates or free-hand sketches.
Identify, match, and blend icing colors, and make judgments about color, texture, aroma, flavor, and taste.
Select decorating materials and tools and make timely decisions to fulfill requests.
Clean, assemble, prepare, and check equipment for operation under supervision.
Stay current with cake decorating trends, processes, and technology; plan production schedules around seasons, store promotions, and community events.
Inspect products for production and food safety quality according to Company standards.
Greet customers, answer questions, fulfill requests, and provide friendly, customer-oriented service.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary working and shopping environment by following Company safety procedures.
Promote product sales through suggestive selling.
Identify and address potential hazards with appropriate warning signs or devices, and report hazards that cannot be remedied promptly to a supervisor.