Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:

As a Bakery Artist at Festival Foods, your role will encompass:

Decorative Skills: Skillfully top, finish, and embellish a diverse range of baked goods, including bars, pies, cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, and cakes. Visual Enhancement: Elevate sales by crafting visually stunning and distinctive bakery items that surpass our customers' expectations. Customer Engagement: Deliver exceptional service by assisting customers with their bakery inquiries, managing special requests, and bringing their cake design ideas to fruition. Display Management: Ensure bakery displays are fresh and inviting by rotating products and maintaining sufficient stock levels. Quality Assurance: Uphold high standards of quality by ensuring all products are fresh and discarding any items that do not meet our criteria. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Cake Decorator II and fellow bakery team members to meet departmental objectives and maintain cleanliness and order. Food Safety Compliance: Keep food safety documentation current and adhere to all food safety protocols. Commitment to Attendance: Exhibit regular and punctual attendance in accordance with the work schedule, providing adequate notice for any absences. Team Support: Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

To excel in the Bakery Artist position, candidates should possess:

Creative Flair: A strong artistic ability and the capacity to design visually appealing and innovative bakery products. Customer Orientation: Proficiency in engaging effectively with customers and understanding their preferences. Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail to ensure products are beautifully decorated and adhere to quality standards.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential functions.

Standing for extended periods (approximately 80% of the time) Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally (around 30% of the time) Frequent proximity to moving machinery (about 60% of the time) Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (approximately 20% of the time) Repetitive hand and wrist motions (around 90% of the time)

Work Schedule:

This position is hourly with a flexible schedule that typically includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and the possibility of evening and holiday shifts as required.

Join our bakery team and utilize your creativity to enhance our customers' special moments. We provide a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make every celebration a little sweeter with your artistic contributions.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL ENJOY WORKING HERE:

Employee Discount: Benefit from an industry-leading discount on grocery purchases for you and your immediate family. Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly employees receive weekly pay, allowing for more frequent access to earnings. Part-time associates earn a premium on Sundays and select holidays, while full-time associates receive time and a half on those days. Advanced Scheduling: We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, promoting better planning and work-life balance. Vision & Dental Coverage: Both part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options tailored to meet your needs. Comprehensive Support: Our associates benefit from a range of support services, including paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for various personal and family issues. Retirement Savings: We offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to assist our associates in planning for their future. The 401(k) plan allows associates to save a portion of their earnings for retirement, while the ESOP provides additional ownership in the company based on tenure and earnings.

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