Full-Time Cake Decorator

About Food Lion

Founded in 1957, Food Lion serves over 10 million customers weekly through its 82,000 employees across 10 southeastern and mid-Atlantic states, committed to providing fresh, convenient, and affordable shopping experiences.

Position Overview

The Cake Decorator plays a key role within the Deli Bakery Department, ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining production and sanitation standards. The role involves creating high-quality baked products, promoting sales, and adhering to food safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enthusiastic, fast, and accurate customer service to foster a positive shopping ambiance.
• Collaborate courteously with fellow team members.
• Apply knowledge of ingredients, mixes, icings, and color coordination for cake decoration.
• Follow production standards and guidelines for all bakery products, including label application.
• Ensure thorough sanitation of the workspace, equipment, and proper food handling techniques.
• Manage ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning, and merchandising per established policies.
• Adhere strictly to Food Lion’s standard practices, guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions to prevent accidents.
• Report any associate or customer incidents promptly following company procedures.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations related to the job.
• Maintain professional appearance by wearing the proper uniform and name badge as per dress code.
• Utilize company tools such as the Average Cost Inventory System (ACIS) and Company Automated Ordering (CAO).
• Complete required computer-based training and on-the-job training materials successfully.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service abilities.
• Willingness and capability to learn various tasks and job-specific technical requirements.
• Analytical skills to interpret technical information for problem solving.
• Meet minimum age requirements for the duties assigned.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands, including:
• Using computers and communication devices required for the position.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Bending and lifting products weighing up to 15 pounds continuously, 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Pushing or pulling weights up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Standing continuously throughout the shift; walking short distances often.
• Handling various cleaning agents and packaging substances safely.
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level; occasional reaching above shoulder or below waist level.
• Meeting volume productivity targets.
• Tolerating exposure to extreme temperatures for short periods (up to 20 minutes).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Food Lion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.