Cake Decorator - Sedalia West

Overview

Job Title: Cake Decorator

Description: Cake Decorators design and decorate cakes requested by guests for special occasions, and maximize sales and profit in the department through courteous customer service and excellent cake decorating skills.

Reports To: Bakery / Deli Manager

At Woods Supermarket, the teammates’ role is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity. Teammates gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving great products in a friendly and fun environment. Woods Supermarket is an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds. We are looking for hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, and honest people. Perks of being a Woods Supermarket Teammate include flexible hours, competitive pay, teammate discount, and a positive atmosphere!

Successful Teammates will conduct themselves in a positive attitude and truthful character demonstrating D E service and hour Hospitality 4 culture.

• To follow company hospitality guidelines.
• To provide excellent guest service by smiling, greeting and thanking all guests.
• Ice, decorate, package, and price products for freezer and refrigerated showcases
• Fill guest’s special orders, including wedding cakes.
• Sell products by providing guests with information needed to make product-related decisions.
• Operate the Bakery department mixer.
• Follow Woods’ guidelines for cake decorating and maintain Woods’ high standards for product freshness and sanitation.
• Organize and rotate stock in the freezer.
• Train other teammates as needed.
• Assist with the delivery and setup of orders as needed.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health codes and regulations
• Assure the safety of yourself, guests, and teammates by understanding and practicing store safety rules and notifying a supervisor of any potential hazards
• Communicate with the department manager on problems, recommend changes and merchandising ideas.
• Ensure that the country of origin labelling is on all items that are not individually labelled.
• Adhere to FIFO stocking rules, while consistently rotating product on the sales floor, freezer, and the back room.
• Understand and follow the Lock-Out-Tag-Out policy
• Proper use and cleaning of the bakery oven
• To perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisors and managers, substituting for absent teammates and performing any additional tasks necessary to provide products and services to guests during peak periods of business.

Required:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of decorating.
• Ability to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt guest service.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple math, interpret and follow instructions, and solve problems.

Preferred:

• Previous cake-decorating experience

This position will be required to regularly perform the following motions:

• Sit
• Stand
• Stoop
• Squat
• Bend
• Reach
• Push
• Pull
• Grip
• Twist
• Lift
• Climb
• Carry
• Walk
• Kneel

Every position title at Woods Supermarket has a physical requirement classification. The teammate must be able to perform the above motions “frequently” and “occasionally” under the strength level highlighted on the position’s job description/physical capacity release form. Teammates performing in these roles are required to meet the minimum physical capacity so that they may safely perform their job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary

• 10lbs

Light

• 20lbs
• 10lbs

Medium

• 20lbs-50lbs
• 10lbs-25lbs

Heavy

• 50lbs-100lbs
• 25lbs-50lbs

Very Heavy

• 100lbs+
• 50lbs+

Teammates age 18 and older will be required to safely handle and operate the following:

• Case cutter
• Utility knife
• Forklift (with proper certification)
• Pallet jack
• Compact Baler

Teammates age 18 and older who work in food prep areas will be required to safely handle and operate the following:

• Slicer
• Oven
• Fryer
• Knives
• Mixers

• The teammate will not use drugs or alcohol on the job.
• The teammate will not create a direct threat to the health and safety of others on the job.

Woods Supermarket is committed to equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

Employment may be contingent upon Woods Supermarket’s receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.