Decorator

Full-time

Lindale, TX

101-250 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Decorator position at Brookshire Grocery Company involves utilizing creativity and technical skills to plan and decorate bakery products while assisting with day-to-day bakery operations and promoting excellent customer service. The role requires a blend of artistic ability and practical skills to create visually appealing baked goods that meet customer requests and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, ices, and decorates cakes and other baked goods for display or customer requests.
• Traces and copies drawings onto cakes using templates or free-hand sketches.
• Identifies, matches, and blends icing colors.
• Makes fine judgments regarding colors, texture, aroma, flavor, and taste.
• Selects appropriate decorating materials and tools to complete requests.
• Makes quick decisions under time pressure and takes initiative to decide course of action.
• Stays current with cake decorating trends, processes, and technology; plans production schedule in conjunction with seasons, store promotions, and community events.
• Inspects product for satisfactory production and food safety quality according to Company standards.
• Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and fulfilling customer requests.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED and six or more months of related experience preferred.
• Minimum of 16 years of age required; must be 18 years of age to operate motorized equipment.
• Food Handler certification required; Decorator certification desirable.
• Ability to develop and plan creative designs on baked goods.
• Ability to use precision hand tools for decorating, carving, sculpting, etc under supervision.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Stock ownership
• 401k retirement plan
• Incentive plans
• Employee discounts
• Educational scholarships
• Access to outdoor recreation area