Cake Decorator (Part-Time)

About the role

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the community and providing exceptional service and value. Operating over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin, the bakery team creates memorable moments for guests through artistic cake decoration and excellent guest service.

Responsibilities

• Decorate bakery items: top, finish, and decorate a variety of bakery products, including bars, pies, cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, and cakes.
• Enhance visual appeal by creating visually appealing and unique bakery items that exceed guest expectations.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting guests with bakery needs, taking special orders, and bringing cake design visions to life.
• Stock and maintain displays: keep bakery displays fresh and appealing by rotating products and ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Maintain quality and freshness: ensure products are fresh and remove any items that do not meet standards.
• Collaborate with the Cake Decorator II and other bakery associates to achieve department goals and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Keep food safety logs up to date and adhere to all food safety guidelines.
• Honor commitments: regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Artistic talent: strong artistic sense and ability to create visually appealing and creative bakery items.
• Customer focus: ability to interact effectively with guests and understand their needs.
• Attention to detail: meticulous attention to detail to ensure products are decorated beautifully and meet quality standards.
• Physical demands: standing for extended periods (≈80% of time), lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally (≈30% of time), frequently near moving machinery (≈60% of time), occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (≈20% of time), repetitive motion of hands and wrists (≈90% of time).

Benefits

• Associate discount: 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly pay: hourly associates are paid weekly.
• Premium pay: part-time store associates receive a $1 per hour premium on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two‑week advanced scheduling: schedules provided two weeks in advance for better planning.
• Vision and dental insurance: eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support programs: 3 weeks of paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage/divorce, family issues, depression or anxiety.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with annual discretionary match.

Pay

Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part‑time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays.

Schedule

This is a part‑time position with a flexible schedule that typically includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and the potential for evening and holiday shifts as needed.