Cake Decorator

Houchens Industries was originally founded in Glasgow, Kentucky by Ervin G. Houchens in 1917 as Houchens Foods.

​A century later, Houchens Industries operates more than 400 retail grocery, convenience, and neighborhood market stores across 16 states. Complemented by a strong foundation of diverse companies and 18,000 employees corporate-wide, Houchens Industries is listed by Forbes as one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assemble and prepare cakes (or ready to decorate cakes may be used), including decorating with icing, gel, drawings, decorating kits, air brush, edible images and letterings. Ensure all cakes meet standards of quality and excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare and decorate cake products according to customer specifications and all applicable

standards and procedures.

Properly and safely operate and maintain cake equipment while following all health and safety

standards.

Maintain an adequate inventory of decorated cakes at all times, including back-up cakes during

holidays and other peak cake occasions.

Keep display full at all times to the proper level with a variety of cakes attractively displayed.

Take and fill customer cake orders in a professional and timely manner.

Be pleasant and alert to customer needs.

Works as a team member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value

to each customer.

Clean work area, organize and stock needed items.

Stock and execute proper rotation of products.

Keep cake production area and equipment clean and sanitary throughput shift.

Inform immediate supervisor promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartselle, AL 35640: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cake decorating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person