Cake Decorator and Bakery Clerk

Cake Decorator

Welcome to Rouses! Our family-owned company has a long-standing commitment to provide our customers with the best quality, value

and service every time they shop our stores. Great people make a company a great place to shop, work and build a career. Our team

members are the foundation of who we are, why we have been successful for three generations and the reason we will continue to thrive

for generations to come.

We are committed to being the area's leader in service, value, professionalism and clean stores. Rouses is growing and we're looking for

team members to grow with us. At Rouses, each person brings their skills and passion to a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.

We value team players who:

• Put the customer first, creating remarkable service experiences
• Do their job with passion
• Protect the Rouses Market brand with honest and ethical behavior
• Communicate effectively with customers, store leaders and other team members
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment

Cake Decorators play an important role in the success of our business, influencing customer experiences in the Bakery department in

many ways – creating eye-appealing decorated cakes, ensuring item availability on the sales floor, monitoring product freshness,

maintaining department cleanliness and sanitation, and delivering remarkable service using product knowledge and suggestive selling.

The position reports to the Bakery Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting each customer with, “Good (morning, afternoon, evening)! Welcome to Rouses!”
• Engaging in appropriate conversations with customers and thanking them for choosing to shop with us
• Decorating cakes and pastries with designs; trimming uneven surfaces and shaping cakes to specifications, as necessary
• Maintaining cake decorating craftsmanship standards while achieving productivity goals
• Packaging bakery items according to Rouse's specifications
• Assisting in product production, including breakout, proofing, baking, glazing and decorating, as directed
• Setting bakery cases according to planograms, using signage and pricing labels as directed
• Stocking cases and displays to maintain a fresh and full appearance
• Rotating and culling items on the sales floor and in the cooler and freezer by date and taking appropriate action
• Understanding the store layout to easily locate products for customers
• Completing daily cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Assisting with product ordering and receiving for the department
• Maintaining a professional personal brand representation in the proper Rouse's uniform
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
• Other duties, as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Ability to acquire a Food Handler Card (Alabama stores) within 90 days of hire

1 years of cake decorating experience

Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Able to distinguish product quality and freshness standards

Able to stoop, squat, reach and maneuver to move product, boxes, bags, shelving, carts and equipment

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Revised: 04/09/18

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19