Cake Decorator Associate

Position Summary

As a Cake Decorator you will drive member service in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total club meets the member's expectations.

What you'll do

Cleans and maintains the Bakery area (for example, work surfaces, windows, mirrors, display cases, coolers) by following Company policies and procedures for preparing, handling, packaging, labeling, and storing food; operating and sanitizing food-related equipment; stocking and displaying food products properly; and utilizing approved chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.

Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; removing damaged goods; signing and pricing merchandise appropriately; ensuring design inventory is available for member decorating options; and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise.

Ensures consistent quality and accuracy in decorative designs by preparing Bakery Department merchandise based on daily production needs; operating Bakery equipment; following recipe measurement instructions; utilizing specialized decorating skills to complete Company approved designs; working with a variety of products (for example, decorating bags, tips, nozzles) to create decorative flowers and lettering on bakery items (for example, cakes, cupcakes, pies) in order to complete the bakery items decorative design; following Members' orders/specifications using appropriate designs, colors, and utensils; and properly wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise.

Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member; identifying their needs; assisting with purchasing decisions; utilizing selling techniques to promote department sales; taking bakery orders in person or by phone; locating merchandise; managing production to ensure members orders are delivered on time; keeping sales area and backroom in stock; and resolving issues and concerns.

Maintains safety of facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines including conducting safety sweeps, following proper forklift spotting procedures, following company steel standard guidelines, and correcting/reporting unsafe situations to management.

Maintains the Sales Floor in the Bakery area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise, and identifying shrink and damages.

Pay and benefits

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 to $29.00*

*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• Minimum Qualifications6 months' experience in fresh production area.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
• Cake Decorating

Primary Location

3221 MANAWA CENTRE DRIVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-7672, United States of America