Decorator

Job Purpose

Assembles and decorates various cake products, while developing proficiency in accordance with designated specifications; performs various job tasks of a repetitive nature in accordance with product type and production requirements; conforms to Good Manufacturing, Safety and Quality practices as outlined by company policy.

Essential Functions

• Responsibility to work and act safely in accordance with all policies
• Responsibility to report safety hazards to people or product and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Supplies cake product to line and applies controlled ingredient portions of icing, filling, or garnishes with specified tools in accordance with product specifications, pre-determined decorating techniques, and standard speeds
• Understands product specification sheet and makes the necessary changes in tools and techniques to finish specified product with minimal supervision in various stages of assembly
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices by adhering to company policy and keeping work areas and equipment neat and clean on an ongoing basis
• Operates and makes minor adjustments to automatic icing equipment
• Operates and makes minor adjustments to automatic packaging equipment
• Monitors equipment performance and reports damaged or faulty equipment to supervisor
• Inspects various packaging materials for uniformity before use, completes packaging of various cake products according to specifications, and notifies supervisor of faulty material
• Inspects finished product for uniformity and rejects product out of specification
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor including rotating through other positions on the finishing line.
• The decorator works on the finishing line
• The finishing line includes these positions:
  • Dumper
  • Platter
  • Put-together/Spreader
  • Icer
  • Borderer
  • Fixing
  • Crumbers
  • Budder/Leafer
  • Lidder
  • Packer
• There are also 4 tiers to the Decorators responsibility and pay level. For more information on responsibility, speeds and requirements for each tier please see HR or your supervisor.
  • Apprentice
  • Decorator
  • Senior Decorator
  • Master Decorator
• All employees must keep area clean and be responsible for cleaning during down time, during changeovers and at the end of a shift.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Ensure the food safety of all our products for all of our customers and consumers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrates manual dexterity
• Ability to perform repetitive motions on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment using both hands, frequent bending/stooping and twisting with occasional walking and lifting/moving up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a full shift
• Must be able to push and pull wheeled bowls in excess of 750lbs
• Must be able to work over 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day- ability to work overtime is required
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, diary, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievement