Part Time Cake Decorator - Wilmington, NC

Harris Teeter is a respected supermarket chain that prides itself on providing outstanding quality fresh foods and exceptional customer service to its shoppers. Known for a pleasant shopping environment and dedicated staff, Harris Teeter places a high emphasis on team collaboration and customer satisfaction. As an established grocery retailer, it offers a variety of roles focused on sales, food preparation, stocking, and customer interaction. Each associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the company’s reputation by ensuring that customers receive helpful service at every point of contact. This part-time position primarily focuses on taking excellent care of customers by fulfilling their needs and aiming to exceed expectations. The role requires a solid foundation in product knowledge and food preparation skills combined with sales ability and customer relations expertise. Associates in this role are responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products under Fresh Foods Standards to maintain the quality and presentation expected by Harris Teeter’s clientele. The work is varied and includes operating equipment, assisting customers directly on the sales floor, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, and helping with inventory management and store organization. Customer service is central to the role, requiring associates to engage proactively with shoppers, answer questions, and assist with locating products. This interaction creates a personalized and welcoming shopping experience that reflects Harris Teeter’s brand image. The role also involves important responsibilities like handling complaints professionally, following safety and sanitation regulations, and contributing to a positive work environment for fellow associates. Associates are expected to demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workloads. Specific duties include baking and decorating bakery items, preparing fresh meats, packaging products, stocking shelves, unloading deliveries, and ensuring that displays are attractive and well-merchandised. The associate ensures that all products meet quality and food safety standards and that the sales floor and food prep areas are kept clean and orderly at all times. Associates also participate in training programs to enhance their skills in customer service, food safety, and product knowledge, supporting both personal and professional growth. Overall, this role at Harris Teeter is ideal for individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment, enjoy working with the public, and take pride in delivering excellent service. It offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to a company recognized for its commitment to customers and its employees alike. The job provides valuable experience in retail and food preparation within a supportive and dynamic setting. Associates who succeed in this role demonstrate adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic which are essential qualities for career advancement within the company.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• One to three months related experience or training or equivalent combination
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English
• Ability to effectively present information in English
• Ability to perform basic math operations
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized problems
• Completion of company training including food sanitation, customer service, safety, and product knowledge
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in moderate to loud environments
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers in English