Cake Decorator

Company Name: Jay C Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish & maintain a safe & clean environment that encourages our customers toreturn. Assist the department manager in reaching sales & profit goals,& monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1 ^st strategy & encourage team members to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect,honesty,integrity,diversity,inclusion & safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

· Promote trust & respect among team members.

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome,important & appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department & throughout the store.
• Gain & maintain knowledge of products sold within the department & be able to respond to questions & make suggestions about products.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered & the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want & need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators,freezers,& ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs & follow cooking instructions.
• Measure,prepare & mix ingredients according to recipe,using variety of kitchen utensils & equipment.
• Adequately prepare,package,label & inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review sell by dates & take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment,stove,computerized scale,& freezer.
• Decorate cakes,pastries,cupcakes,cookies & other bakery items.
• Label,stock & inventory department merch&ise.
• Report product ordering & shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Understand the store's layout & be able to locate products when requested by customer.
• Stay current with present,future,seasonal & special ads.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory & stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations & guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases & coolers are maintained & temperature logs are maintained.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures & identify unsafe conditions & notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment & notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risk,or issues,& illegal activity,including- robbery,theft or fraud.
• St&ing- 100 percent of the time
• Lifting- average of 50 pounds
• Bending,twisting,& turning
• Repetitive wrist movement
• Must be able to read
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to h&le stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed
• Must be 18 years old

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Bakery or Cake Decorating experience
• Retail experience
• Second language

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: Midwest

States: Indiana
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Jobs at Jay C Food Stores:  Jay C Food Stores is always looking for friendly team members who enjoy serving customers. Jay C is a great place to work. Our company offers competitive pay, good benefits, a flexible schedule, career advancement opportunities, and much more. If you are interested in a job opportunity with Jay C, please complete an online application today!

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  IN || Scottsburg || 400 N Gardner St || 47170 || Jay C Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None