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Rich Products Corp Cake Decorator- 1st shift (35156) in New Britain, Connecticut
Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Perform various duties of cake decoration on a production line while utilizing decorating tools to produce quality ice cream cakes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in compliance with housekeeping safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Adhere to GMP guidelines for personal practices regarding hygiene and cleanliness
Creating borders, writing inscriptions, drawing characters from templates
Decorating holiday and specialty items
Communicate with Group/Assistant Leaders
Completes re-work for cakes when needed
Adhere to break relief and job rotation guidelines for specific product lines
Administers technical training of other cake decorators and/or temporary associates
Provide coverage in other departments when needed
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read, write, and communicate about work instructions and safety information written in English
Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, other employees in the organization and vendors.
Ability and desire to train other associates
Previous cake decorating experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate degree of physical activity and coordination required
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Continuous standing and moderate walking
Continuous pushing/pulling/lifting/reaching/grasping/squeezing New Position Modified Position
Work in moderately loud environment
Works near moving mechanical parts
Vision requirements: Requires distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
Must wear PPE and GMP appropriate for the position: non-slip footwear, hair net, beard net (if applicable), nitrile food-grade gloves
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department athrhelp@rich.comif you need assistanc completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.