Bakery Artist

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Company Overview:

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a family- and employee-owned grocery chain dedicated to supporting the communities we serve while delivering outstanding service and value to our customers.

With over 40 full-service supermarkets throughout Wisconsin, we prioritize our people.

Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in our daily interactions and extensive associate benefits.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our bakery team, contributing to the creation of beautifully decorated bakery items that enhance our guests' special occasions.

Job Title:
Bakery Artist I

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Reports To:
Bakery Manager

Utilizes creative skills to craft visually stunning and uniquely designed bakery products.

Bakery Artists leverage their artistic flair and imagination to leave lasting impressions through our bakery offerings.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Decorates and finishes a variety of baked goods including cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries.

- Enhances sales by producing visually appealing products.

- Surpasses customer expectations by fulfilling special orders with unique and creative designs that align with customer specifications.

- Minimizes waste by accurately measuring and utilizing the right amount of icing and materials.

- Manages the display of decorated items, ensuring freshness and quality.

- Identifies low-stock items and replenishes as necessary.

- Plans production tasks to maintain adequate back stock for display needs.

- Ensures proper rotation of products to maintain freshness and quality standards.

- Provides exceptional service to all customers.

- Assists customers in locating desired items.

- Takes special orders for cakes and collaborates with customers to visualize their requests.

- Answers phone inquiries and assists customers with professionalism.

- Maintains adequate supplies in the decorating area by restocking as needed.

- Collaborates with team members to achieve departmental goals.

- Contributes to the cleanliness and organization of the workspace.

- Assists Bakery Artist II as required.

- Maintains food safety logs and ensures compliance with quality standards.

- Adheres to the work schedule with regular attendance and provides notice for absences.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

- Prolonged standing (80% of the time)

- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds (30% of the time)

- Frequent proximity to moving machinery (60% of the time)

- Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of the time)

- Repetitive hand and wrist motions (90% of the time)

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is hourly.

The work schedule typically includes mornings, afternoons, and weekends, with the flexibility to work evenings and holidays as needed.

Benefits Overview:

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

Associate Discount:
Enjoy a generous discount on grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.

Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:
Hourly associates receive weekly pay, allowing for more frequent access to earnings. Part-time associates earn a premium on Sundays and select holidays.

Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:
We provide schedules two weeks in advance for better planning and work-life balance.

Vision & Dental Insurance:

Both part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision and dental coverage options tailored to their needs.

Support:

Our associates benefit from comprehensive support for their well-being, including paid parental leave and access to wellness programs.

Save for Your Future:

We offer a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to help associates prepare for retirement.

Our ESOP provides additional ownership benefits based on tenure and earnings.

At Festival Foods, we are committed to fostering an environment of respect and equal opportunity for all.

We strive to build a diverse and skilled team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that diversity and inclusion enhance our ability to serve our customers effectively.

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